Group Support Volunteer - Merthyr Tydfil

If you love meeting new people and want to support people affected by dementia in your area, then we may have just the volunteer role for you!

As a Group Support Volunteer, you’ll support and encourage people affected by dementia to engage in activities and socialise with others in a group setting. A friendly face at the group, you’ll welcome and talk to people affected by dementia to help them feel comfortable and make sure they’re offered refreshments. You’ll also help set up and tidy away at the end of the group.

Your involvement in this role will ensure people affected by dementia are able to meet others in a similar situation, access the support and information they need and enjoy meaningful activities.

We're specifically looking for a volunteer to support our Bowling Activity Group in Merthyr Tydfil. Some experience of bowling would be helpful, as you'll be encouraging and supporting people living with dementia and their carers to take part and enjoy the activity. This volunteering role takes place weekly on Wednesdays from 10:30am - 1:30pm at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Village, Rhydycar, CF48 1UT.  

Interested?  To apply for this role please click on the 'Apply' button at the bottom of the page.

You’ll be great for the role if:

• You have good verbal communication and listening skills
• You enjoy meeting new people and being part of a team
• You are aware of or are willing to learn about dementia and its impact on people
• You can demonstrate empathy and compassion
• You are over the age of 16
  

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