Would you like to make a difference in the lives of people struggling with isolation and loneliness? Do you enjoy chatting and have some time to spare on Tuesdays or Wednesdays?
St Vincent's Brighton is a Community Support Project of the St Vincent de Paul Society, dedicated to helping vulnerable and isolated people over the age of 70 in Brighton and Hove. Based in a beautiful Edwardian Mansion, we offer a range of stimulating and interactive activities and services.
We now need volunteers to help on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 10.30 - 3 pm in our Memory Cafe, which we run for people with dementia and those who care for them.
Good opportunity to gain skills and experience if you are thinking of a career in social care/medicine.
What does the opportunity involve doing?
Volunteering with a great team and making new friends.
Rewarding. Helping to make a difference to someone's life.
Fed and watered.
Opportunity to gain experience if thinking of a career in social care/medicine.
What induction, training and support is offered?
Brief enrolment, learn on your feet.
What skills or qualities are needed?
Compassionate, use of own initiative, friendly and patient.
More infoDate added
23rd June 2022
Organisation
Location
Preston Park
Deadline for applications
1 Jun 2023
Categories
Bereaved people Carers Older people
Activities
Befriending Caring/play
Disabled access?
Yes
Expenses paid?
Yes
Childcare available?
No
Contact name
Daisy
Phone number
+441273549604
Email address
daisys@svp.org.uk