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 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.