Activity Group Assistant

Organisation:
Alzheimers Society Gisborne
Category:
Social Support
Hours:
Working Hours
Location:
Gisborne

The Sherwood Club delivers a day service (Mon, Wed, Fri) to people with dementia who are still living in the community. We've created a space where they can come together for engaging and stimulating activities. We're on the lookout for energetic, positive volunteers to assist and motivate our guests with a variety of activities and exercise. Your role will include setting up, packing down, and occasionally serving morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea.

Join us for a fun and rewarding experience; we offer full on the job training - so come and spend some time with us!

Requirements:
  • Patience and a good rapport with the elderly and people with dementia.
  • An enthusiastic, positive and friendly attitude.
  • A team member attitude with a good conversational English.
  • Training and support will be given.
  • Volunteers applying for this role need to be fully vaccinated for Covid 19 and have proof of vaccination.

A Police background check is required for this role.

Time commitment:

2 - 5 hours one day per week on a Monday, Wednesday or Friday (or up to 3 days per week if you want more!). If you are only able to do a couple a days per month, we are still interested in talking to you - we have plenty of activities and board games to play!

Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.

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