Dementia Friendship and Support Group in Lee on Solent

We are launching a new Dementia Friendship and Support Group in Lee on Solent for anyone living with dementia/Alzheimer's and their lovedones/carers.

The group will have activities, discussions, entertainment and anything in-between, plus a breakout session for the carers.

We aim to forge friendships with all those who attend the sessions twice a month initially and provide a safe and welcoming place where they can be themselves, make new friends and have some fun.

Our volunteers will be part of the group and whether sitting and chatting with the carers or helping with the activities, you are very welcome to
come and join our small team of volunteers.

About the organisation 

Veterans Dementia Support UK provides support, help and information for Veterans living with Dementia and their families. A volunteer led community organisation across the UK.

Process:

You will need an account to register your interest for this role. Once you have registered your interest you will receive an automatic email with next steps. If you have not received this in a couple of hours, please do get in touch as it may not have registered (volunteering@hiveportsmouth.org.uk). 

You will need to respond to the "Criteria Check" email to progress with this role. 

Please check your junk email folder in case any emails end up there.  Friendly reminder that the charities/organisations emails may end up here too. 

Don't forget you can add up any volunteering hours as part of Team 100 Opportunity - Hive Portsmouth or part of the Donate 100 things challenge Opportunity - Hive Portsmouth.

Skills

We are looking for men and women to come and join our team of volunteers and be themselves.

Do you like talking to strangers so that they start as a stranger and leave as a friend?

Our service users maybe veterans or someone in their family has served and by listening you will learn about their time in the forces and by being a good listener they will share memories of their past and indeed create new memories with you.

Enjoy taking part in different activities and reminiscing sessions.

Good communication skills, commitment to attend sessions, willingness to learn new skills.