Holiday Supporter
OFFERED BY:
Dementia AdventureLocation(s): Outside of Nottingham City
Address where volunteering takes place: Unit 11 Old Park Farm Main Road Ford End CM3 1LNHow many places are on offer? Several
Purpose of Role:
Help people living with dementia and their carers to enjoy a supported holiday in the UK by volunteering to be one of our Holiday Supporters.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Holiday Supporter:
We are looking for volunteers to support us for the duration of one (or more if you have time) of our 5-day holidays in 2025.
You will assist and support one or two people living with dementia and their carer(s) to help them have a great supported holiday. You’ll be:
▪ Meeting the Holiday Leader at the holiday location.
▪ Working together as a team to support all the activities planned in the itinerary such as trips, walks and tours
▪ Providing an extra pair of hands, supporting holiday guests with as little or as much assistance as they require with tasks such as unpacking/packing,
and support during activities (there is no expectation to provide personal care).
▪ Offering physical support such as pushing a wheelchair.
▪ Encouraging guests to be appropriately dressed for the weather.
▪ Working together to support mealtimes. This may include some basic cooking, heating of pre-prepared meals, or preparing packed lunches.
▪ If needed, taking a person living with demen
tia through a photo album, listening to some music, reading sections of a book and so on. This could
offer their carer a break for an hour, or may be required to divert their attention if they’re feeling restless/anxious/tired during the day.
▪ Assisting the Holiday Leader in encouraging the guests to participate in the holiday as much as possible, encouraging them to get ready, to eat and
drink.
▪ Taking photos and/or videos on behalf of Dementia Adventure on a Dementia Adventure device.
▪ Administering first aid (training provided), should the need arise.
▪ Completing a feedback form after the holiday.
We are looking for volunteers to support us for the duration of one (or more if you have time) of our 5-day holidays in 2025.
You will assist and support one or two people living with dementia and their carer(s) to help them have a great supported holiday. You’ll be:
▪ Meeting the Holiday Leader at the holiday location.
▪ Working together as a team to support all the activities planned in the itinerary such as trips, walks and tours
▪ Providing an extra pair of hands, supporting holiday guests with as little or as much assistance as they require with tasks such as unpacking/packing,
and support during activities (there is no expectation to provide personal care).
▪ Offering physical support such as pushing a wheelchair.
▪ Encouraging guests to be appropriately dressed for the weather.
▪ Working together to support mealtimes. This may include some basic cooking, heating of pre-prepared meals, or preparing packed lunches.
▪ If needed, taking a person living with demen
tia through a photo album, listening to some music, reading sections of a book and so on. This could
offer their carer a break for an hour, or may be required to divert their attention if they’re feeling restless/anxious/tired during the day.
▪ Assisting the Holiday Leader in encouraging the guests to participate in the holiday as much as possible, encouraging them to get ready, to eat and
drink.
▪ Taking photos and/or videos on behalf of Dementia Adventure on a Dementia Adventure device.
▪ Administering first aid (training provided), should the need arise.
▪ Completing a feedback form after the holiday.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Skills
▪ Sensitive to and understanding of people living with dementia.
▪ Enthusiastic about walking and activity outdoors.
▪ Friendly, thoughtful and person-centred.
▪ Adaptable and reliable.
▪ Good communication skills.
▪ Good organisational skills, well prepared.
▪ Confident and able to work as part of a team.
▪ Able to encourage and motivate others.
▪ Able to travel to local outdoor spaces.
▪ Willing to learn and receive feedback.
▪ Confident in using technology to participate in video calls
▪ Sensitive to and understanding of people living with dementia.
▪ Enthusiastic about walking and activity outdoors.
▪ Friendly, thoughtful and person-centred.
▪ Adaptable and reliable.
▪ Good communication skills.
▪ Good organisational skills, well prepared.
▪ Confident and able to work as part of a team.
▪ Able to encourage and motivate others.
▪ Able to travel to local outdoor spaces.
▪ Willing to learn and receive feedback.
▪ Confident in using technology to participate in video calls
WHEN REQUIRED:
This grid shows when you can volunteer for this opportunity.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
Over 18
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? No
Disability restrictions:
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
Generally up to one week
How long to complete training and recruitment?
One day face to face induction and 2 x online training sessions for First Aid and Safeguarding
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? Yes