Kilkeel Day Centre Volunteer (Centre for people with a diagnosis of Dementia)

Age NI

Age NI provides care on a daily basis to hundreds of older people in Northern Ireland. Age NI's day centre in Kilkeel (Mill Road)is seeking a committed Volunteer to join them in caring for older people with a diagnosis of Dementia.

At Age NI, we put older people at the heart of everything we do.  Age NI Day Centres can be a lifeline to older people. Some people come for the social aspect and activities. Some come for a break from caring responsibilities at home. Some are dealing with relationship breakdowns or bereavement. They are invaluable, fun places where older people leave their troubles at the door and enjoy each other’s company over a hot meal. 

Age NI's day centre on the Mill Road in Kilkeel  that provides care on a daily basis to around 10 - 15 older people with a diagnosis Dementia.

What skills or qualities do I need to have?

  • Good Communication Skills
  • An empathy with older people
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Reliability and trustworthiness
  • An interest in participating in activities with older people.

 What is in it for me?

  • Social interaction and a chance to develop friendships.
  • Gain experience in a career path
  • Reimbursement of out of pocket expenses

Further information regarding Age NI Day Centres can be found here - www.ageni.org/daycentres

An application Pack can be downloaded here www.ageni.org/daycentrevolunteer

 To request a volunteer application form, contact [email protected] 02890245729

 

 

Closing Date

Tuesday / 31 December 2019
12:00pm

Contact Details

Stacey Lee

Age NI
3 Lower Crescent
Belfast
BT7 1NR
United Kingdom