Activity support Vale View Day Centre

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Volunteer
Location: London
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Category: IT & Technology
Do you have a few hours available each week to commit to supporting activities at Vale View Centre? They have scheduled activities and require Volunteers to help engage their service users and residents to take part. Activities include: Baking

– Wed afternoon – Are you skilled in cooking? Are you able to share your enthusiasm to encourage others? Befriending

– Thursday afternoon – Take time with the service users offering sensitive listening skills and good communication. Gardening

– Friday afternoon – Garden and DIY skills required, helping maintain the garden area and supporting gardening projects. Pamper

– Tuesday afternoon – Are you skilled in offering pamper & beauty treatments? Help brighten up a service users’ day by supporting sessions such as nail painting, makeup, and therapeutic hand massages. Yoga

– Monday morning – Knowledge required to engage with residents in carefully structured yoga activities. Times: mornings 10.30am to 12.30pm, afternoons 2.00pm – 4.00pm. If you have a specific area of interest in any of the activities above and are available for the day & time listed,

before applying, please speak to the Service Manager to discuss the role you are interested in, find out further information, and decide if the role is suitable for you. Please state

which activity/activities you would like to volunteer for

upon application. Older people services operate using quality services which are provided safely for all residents, staff, volunteers, and visitors. Their core purpose is to provide high-quality person-centred residential and daytime support for their service users. This opportunity is subject to an enhanced DBS check. You must be willing to go through an induction process and relevant background checks. Spend some time chatting with residents/service users, helping them combat feelings of loneliness. Encourage them to take part in the activities and offer support where appropriate. Help to brighten up their day. Log your volunteering hours monthly online. Required Qualities:

Have the skills required to support the activity. Be committed to providing a good and reliable service. Have patience and understanding. Be friendly and approachable. Have a caring and empathic nature. Able to follow guidelines and regulations. Aware of confidentiality issues. Knowledge of helping those living with dementia would be an advantage. Training:

Training on Safeguarding will be provided in the form of distance eLearning. Volunteers must have completed the required training before any activity can be undertaken and will be asked to regularly refresh training when required. Apply for this role:

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact the Volunteer Co-ordinator for a chat, or click apply now. Keep up to date with the latest volunteering opportunities:

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