We are looking for volunteers to support us for the duration of one (or more if you have time) of our 5-day holidays in 2025. See our 2024 holiday
destinations and dates to give you an idea of where we go https://dementiaadventure.org/holidays/holidays-2024/
You will assist and support one or two people living with dementia and their carer(s) to help them have a great holiday.
You’ll be:
▪ Meeting the Holiday Leader at the holiday location.
▪ Working together as a team to support all the activities planned in the itinerary such as trips, walks and tours
▪ Providing an extra pair of hands, supporting holiday guests with as little or as much assistance as they require with tasks such as unpacking/packing,
and support during activities (there is no expectation to provide personal care).
▪ Offering physical support such as pushing a wheelchair.
▪ Encouraging guests to be appropriately dressed for the weather.
▪ Working together to support mealtimes. This may include some basic cooking, heating of pre-prepared meals, or preparing packed lunches.
▪ If needed, taking a person living with dementia through a photo album, listening to some music, reading sections of a book and so on. This could
offer their carer a break for an hour, or may be required to divert their attention if they’re feeling restless/anxious/tired during the day.
▪ Assisting the Holiday Leader in encouraging the guests to participate in the holiday as much as possible, encouraging them to get ready, to eat and
drink.
▪ Taking photos and/or videos on behalf of Dementia Adventure on a Dementia Adventure device.
▪ Administering first aid (training provided), should the need arise.
▪ Completing a feedback form after the holiday.
Skills
▪ Sensitive to and understanding of people living with dementia.
▪ Enthusiastic about walking and activity outdoors.
▪ Friendly, thoughtful and person-centred.
▪ Adaptable and reliable.
▪ Good communication skills.
▪ Good organisational skills, well prepared.
▪ Confident and able to work as part of a team.
▪ Able to encourage and motivate others.
▪ Able to travel to local outdoor spaces.
▪ Willing to learn and receive feedback.
▪ Confident in using technology to participate in video calls
5-day residential supported respite breaks for people living with dementia and their carers. They take place across the UK between April and December (except August)
One day face-to-face induction day
First Aid training
Safeguarding training
Ongoing support and training
Travel and out of pocket expenses paid
The cost of attendance at the residential break will be borne by Dementia Adventure
