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Title

Dementia Support Befriending

Organisation

Age UK Bromley & Greenwich

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What you will be doing

Specialized volunteer support providing a listening ear to our clients with dementia, making a difference to support older people’s wellbeing and to reduce isolation and loneliness. Become a Dementia Befriender and help support older people living with dementia by providing companionship in the home and local community. An ‘Understanding Dementia’ course is provided with regular support groups to help you in your role. Encourage your client to engage and take part in the conversation by listening carefully and asking open-ended questions.

Activities

Befriending, Buddying & Mentoring,Caring,Community Work,Support Work

Skills & Attributes

IT skills - basic, IT Skills - good, Language Skills, Managing People, Organising & Planning

Skills Description

An understanding and empathy with older people A caring supportive nature with excellent communication skills Able to assimilate information by listening and then being able to relay this clearly An understanding and empathy with older people

What is in it for you

A volunteer dementia support befriender's comments, " I volunteered three years ago as a befriender initially visiting but during Covid times I became a telephone befriender and initially I was concerned that I might not have enough conversational topics, with a man I had never met face to face. I need not have worried, we chat twice a week covering childhood, careers, local areas, sport, current affairs, gardening, and recipes. "

Time Commitment

Flexible times to suit your availability

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Directions

Opportunities across Bromley borough- SE20, BR1, BR2, BR3, BR4. BR5, BR6, BR7

Number of volunteers required

How to find out more

Application Process

Application Form

ID Check

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

References

Informal Discussion (may include an interview)

Support you will receive

Wheelchair Access

Disability and Access Support

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Role Type

One off event

For Individuals

For Groups

Short Term

Virtual Volunteering

Suitable For

18 - 25,18+

We Welcome

We welcome and/or have the resources to support:

Covid Safe

We provide volunteers with PPE and ensure necessary Covid protocols are in place to support volunteering

Location

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Other Roles for this organisation

This Organisation has 3 other volunteer role(s).
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Age UK Bromley & Greenwich into the Keyword search.

How Long Do I Have To Volunteer For?

You need to commit to a regular volunteering opportunity of around an hour a week. The table below shows the commitment required for each level of the DofE.

Bronze

Minimum time: 3 or 6 months

You must do one of your volunteering, Physical or Skills sections for 6 months, the others for 3.

Silver

Minimum time: 6 or 12 months

If you heven't achieved your Bronze Award, you must extend your volunteering or the longer of your Physical or Skills sections to 12 months.

Gold

Minimum time: 12 or 18 months

If you heven't achieved your Silver Award, you must extend your volunteering or the longer of your Physical or Skills sections to 18 months.

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