01905 779115
Community Connector
Dementia Adventure
Location
Time Commitment
Contact Details
Across the county of Worcestershire
01245 237548
About the Role
Community Connector
We are looking for volunteers to promote Dementia Adventure, our mission and support services at local community events. All with a view to enable people living with dementia to get outdoors, connect with nature, themselves and their community, and retain a sense of adventure in their lives, in all aspects within the community.
This is an ideal role for those unable to give a set commitment each week. We will always try to give plenty of notice about upcoming events.
Activities Include:
Representing Dementia Adventure at local community events such as dementia and memory cafes, local dementia fairs, Women's Institute, Rotary, U3A and similar groups/organisations
Where appropriate, and if felt able, giving short talks (all resources provided) to individuals and groups within the area about the work we do
Engaging members of the public at these events by talking about our adventures, research, consultancy and training as well as how people can fundraise and/or volunteer for us
Recording enquiries generated from the public and passing this information
to the Dementia Adventure Community Engagement TeamUndertaking any essential training which is in line with Dementia Adventure's policies and procedures
Out of pocket travel and subsistence paid
Skills and Qualifications
Outgoing, friendly and happy to talk to members of the public
Knowledgeable about Dementia Adventure, or eager to learn, and confident in answering people’s questions
Good communication and administration skills
Adaptable and reliable
Good organisational skills, well prepared and willing to record number of attendees
Confident and able to work independently and as part of a team
Able to access Dementia Adventure resources online
Confident in using technology where a talk may be using Zoom video calling
Able to travel to local venues
Proactive, self motivated
About the Organisation
Dementia Adventure is an award-winning charity with a vision for a more active and fulfilled life for everyone living with dementia. Research shows that connection to nature and outdoor activity has significant health and wellbeing benefits for people with dementia, and they’ve proven that with the right support, it is possible to access those benefits in enjoyable ways.
They provide supported holidays, free dementia training for family and friends, and training for professionals and organisations.