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Memory Tree Café Volunteer

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Volunteer role: Memory Tree Café Volunteer

Service: Healthier Lifestyles

Supported by: Café Activities Facilitator / Healthier Lifestyles Memory Tree Officer.   

Training: Full training and ongoing support are provided.

Travel expenses: Age UK Croydon reimburses out-of-pocket expenses.

Locations and day/times available: (*cafes do not run on public holidays*) - Please note, times and days are not guaranteed and subject to change. 

  • Norbury, SW16. Every other Monday, 1.30pm-4.30pm (café runs from 2pm-4pm)
  • South Croydon, CR2. Every other Tuesday, 1.30pm – 4.30pm (café runs 2.00 – 4.00)
  • Thornton Heath, CR7. Wednesdays, 12.30pm- 4.30pm (café runs from 1pm-3pm).
  • Croydon, CR0. 1st Saturday of the month, 10.30am-1.30pm (café runs from 11am-1pm)
  • Croydon, CR0. 3rd Saturday of the month, 1pm-4pm (café runs from 1.30pm-3.30pm).

 The role:

To support the Memory Tree Café team in running the Memory Tree Cafe, for people who are living with dementia and their carer, family or friend. To engage and interact with Clients.

 What will I be doing?

Engaging with Clients, chatting and encourage with all activities including singing, playing word games, art and craft, music and exercise painting, jigsaw puzzles, and identifying other activities participants might be interested in.

Meeting and greeting group members at the door, signing them in, making them feel welcome, and issuing name badges.

Identifying new group members to the session, and introducing them to the team leader, who will speak with them before integration into the group.

Helping set up before and clear away after the café sessions, including activities, signage, tables, chairs.

Serving refreshments.

Escorting new group members to their seats and introducing them to others.

Helping to organise an information table with leaflets, booklets, and other useful resources for group members.

 Personal qualities and experiences:

  • Patience and caring attitude.
  • Ability to empathise.
  • Willingness to learn.
  • Being able to follow instructions.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Using any current skills for activities.
  • Ability to work as a team with staff and other volunteers.
  • Understanding of confidentiality and Data Protection.

In return, you will:

  • Share the skills you have.
  • Meet new people and be part of a vibrant volunteering team.
  • Gain new skills.
  • Have opportunities to look at other voluntary roles within the organisation if you wish to do so.
  • Make a positive difference to people’s lives.

Interested? Fill out our volunteer application form below.

Alternatively, contact our Volunteering Team for more information: volunteering@ageukcroydon.org.uk. 

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