Alzheimer’s Otago provides post-diagnostic support for those who experience this life-limiting condition. Aspiring Wanderers aims to help participants in the programme enjoy a richer quality of life by re-connecting with their community.
The programme is designed to assist those with mild to moderate dementia to build confidence and independence and maintain quality of life, form friendships and provide much needed respite time for their care partners and family/whanau.
As an Aspiring Wanderers Assistant you will:
- Support the Aspiring Wanderers Activities Co-ordinator to provide a safe, fun and enjoyable session.
- Oversee and assist participants in a group setting with basic activities and tasks (6 in a group).
- Help oversee the safely of participants in an outdoor setting. Some participants may have mobility limitations, for example.
- Engage in friendly, positive, casual conversation about participants’ interests or current events, for example.
- Helping with set-up and pack-down.
Training Provided
- Relevant training will be provided by certified Alzheimer’s Otago staff
Benefits for Volunteers
- Helping vulnerable members of society live a richer fuller life
- Help build confidence and independence in community settings
- Learning about dementia and how to better assist those with dementia
- Morning tea provided
Requirements
- You will be caring, kind, understanding and patient
- Need to be able to assist participants with light activities (no personal care)
- Willingness to give things a go
- Experience with those living with dementia or older persons an advantage
- Experience delivering group activities an advantage but not essential
- Need own transport to venues
- Complete relevant induction training provided
- Ideally three-month minimum commitment
A Police background check is required for this role.
Time commitment
- 4 hours per week
- Thursday 10am – 2pm
Getting started
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below.
We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.
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