We are looking for volunteers to promote Dementia Adventure, our mission and support services at local community events. All with a view to enable people living with dementia to get outdoors, connect with nature, themselves and their community, and retain a sense of adventure in their lives, in all aspects within the community. This is an ideal role for those unable to give a set commitment each week. We will always try to give plenty of notice about upcoming events.
Activities Include:
▪ Representing Dementia Adventure at local community events such as dementia and memory cafes, local dementia fairs, Women's Institute,
Rotary, U3A and similar groups/organisations ▪ Where appropriate, and if felt able, giving short talks (all resources provided) to individuals and groups within the area about the work we do
▪ Engaging members of the public at these events by talking about our
adventures, research, consultancy and training as well as how people can fundraise and/or volunteer for us
▪ Recording enquiries generated from the public and passing this information to the Dementia Adventure Community Engagement Team
▪ Undertaking any essential training which is in line with Dementia Adventure's policies and procedures
Skills
▪ Outgoing, friendly and happy to talk to members of the public
▪ Knowledgeable about Dementia Adventure, or eager to learn, and confident in answering people’s questions
▪ Good communication and administration skills
▪ Adaptable and reliable
▪ Good organisational skills, well prepared and willing to record number of attendees
▪ Confident and able to work independently and as part of a team
▪ Able to access Dementia Adventure resources online
▪ Confident in using technology where a talk may be using Zoom video calling
▪ Able to travel to local venues
▪ Proactive, self motivated
In the local area surrounding Durham
Face to Face induction day
Safeguarding training
Ongoing training and resources
Expenses paid
Adhoc - no regular commitment required
