Living Well with Dementia
Living Well with Dementia
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Volunteers play a vital role in the Living Well with Dementia programme and they are our most valuable asset. They are critical to our success and bring expertise, experience and a unique perspective to the socialisation and activities component of LWwD. Volunteering is a small commitment of time —in return for making an enormous difference to a vulnerable person’s life.

What will you be doing?

  • Setting up the room & meeting and greeting our members
  • Organising refreshments, spending time and sharing conversation with people who attend
  • Participating in the class and assisting those who might need some extra support

Why Volunteer?

  • Volunteering connects you to others.
  • Volunteering is good for your mind and body.
  • Volunteering can advance your career.
  • Volunteering brings fun and fulfilment to your life and others.
  • Studies have found that when you volunteer your stress levels decreased, your immune system is strengthened, and your overall sense of life satisfaction increases

What do you need for this role?

  • A genuine interest in the person with Dementia.
  • To be patient, reliable and have good listening and communication skills.
  • To have a caring, understanding and friendly attitude.
  • A good sense of humour and be willing to get involved.
  • To be non-judgemental and respect the confidentiality of the person with dementia.
  • To be able to follow directions and agreed guidelines/protocols and work as part of a team.
  • We ask our volunteers to commit to a monthly, weekly or bi-weekly session (1-3 hours per week) for a 6-month period. Times are flexible and varied depending on the role.
  • Fluent spoken English

    • Join our incredible team of Volunteers and make a difference to the lives of those who are Living with Dementia.

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    What our Volunteers have to say

    My name is Con O'Connell. For the last ten years I have been volunteering with LWwD. I have loved every minute of it. At the moment I spend about two hours a week helping with our bridge club. Previously I have helped with one of the choirs and done some befriending. In the future I hope to befriend again. In my experience LWwD look after their volunteers well with training and support and are very flexible as regards the time demands on their volunteers. I would highly recommend volunteering with LWwD. It is a good thing to do for the people with dementia and their families and it is extremely rewarding for the volunteers.
    Con O’Connell (Befriending & Bridge Volunteer)
    I have been volunteering with Living well with Dementia for the last 9 years and have enjoyed every minute. There is always a lovely atmosphere within the group. People have made great friendships as a result. I have always got great satisfaction from helping other people and this is a wonderful setting in which to do that.
    Louise Daly (Choir Volunteer) (Choir Volunteer)
    I have been a volunteer with LWwD for several years and I have found that connecting with people in a shared activity you both enjoy makes a difference to their lives. It is an easy and fulfilling way to contribute.
    Clare Howard (Exercise Volunteer)
    I have been volunteering with the Living Well with Dementia choir for several years. I very much enjoy the weekly practice and get great value from the experience. The joy it brings to the people with dementia who attend the choir as well as the friendship and camaraderie with the carers and fellow volunteers make it a very special time in the week. I see volunteering as a very fulfilling part of life and would recommend it to anyone considering it.
    Joe Joyce (Choir Volunteer)