Holiday Supporter

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 2024. See destinations from our 2023 holiday calendar https://dementiaadventure.org/holidays/holidays-2023/

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 to support all the activities planned in the itinerary such as trips, walks and tours, and helping ensure we tailor them to the specific needs of the guests.
  • Providing an extra pair of hands, supporting both partners 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.
  • Ensuring guests are appropriately dressed for the weather.
  • Working together to support mealtimes. This may include cooking 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 two 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 holidays as much as possible, encouraging them to get ready, to eat and drink and to go to bed at night.
  • Taking photos and/or videos on behalf of Dementia Adventure and sharing them.
  • Administering first aid (training provided), should the need arise.
  • Completing a feedback form and attending a debriefing 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.

Details

  • Accessibility
    Volunteers need to be physically able in order to support the client and their carer.
  • Age restrictions
    Volunteers must be 18+
  • DBS check required
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
    Out of pocket travel expenses. Accommodation, which will most likely be shared with another volunteer, all activities, food, and board during the duration of the holiday and travel expenses to and from the holiday will be covered.
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
    Regular supervision and support
  • Training provided
    Where relevant, participation in additional training may be required.
  • Volunteer induction
    One day in-person training – various dates and locations throughout the year. Participation in our one-day induction programme is essential.
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

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Location

This opportunity is available Countywide.


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