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                      '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  \ndestinations  and  dates  to  give  you  an  idea  of  where  we  go  https://dementiaadventure.org/holidays/holidays-2024/\nYou  will  assist  and  support  one  or  two  people  living  with  dementia  and  their  carer(s)  to  help  them  have  a  great  holiday.  ',
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