Age NI provides care on a daily basis to hundreds of older people in Northern Ireland. Age NI's day centre in Laurelhill (Lisburn) is seeking a committed Volunteer to join them in caring for older people with a diagnosis of Dementia.
Laurelhill House are seeking volunteers who can help on Tuesday's, between 1pm - 5pm; 1pm-3pm in the Day Centre and or 3pm-5pm assisting clients during bus drop off.
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.
Laurelhill house is a small daycentre in Lisburn that provides care on a daily basis to around 10 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 - http://www.ageuk.org.uk/northern-ireland/home--care/age-ni-care-services/day-centre-care/
An application Pack can be downloaded here at www.ageni.org/daycentrevolunteer
To request a volunteer application form, contact [email protected] 02890245729
Closing Date
1:00pm
Contact Details
Stacey Lee
3 Lower Crescent
Belfast
BT7 1NR
United Kingdom