Activities Support Meadowfield House

Do you have a few hours available each week to commit to supporting activities at Meadowfield House

They have scheduled activities and require Volunteers to help engage their service users and residents to take part, activities include:

Gardening –Flexible up to 3 hours a week, garden and DIY skills required, helping maintain the garden area and helping support gardening projects.
Music – Do you have the ability, knowledge of music and skills to encourage residents to engage in a sing a long session?

Times: Flexible to suit availability of a suitable volunteer.

If you have a specific area of interest in any of the activities above, and are available for the day & time listed, before applying you are asked to

Please speak to a member of staff at the Home for further details before applying to ensure it’s suitable for you.

Email DSO.MeadowfieldHouseHFE@lancashire.gov.uk and leave a contact number – a member of staff will contact you to ensure the role is suitable for you.

Please state which activity/activities you would like to volunteer for upon application.

Older people services operate using quality services which are provided in a safe way for all residents, staff, volunteers, and visitors. Their core purpose is to provide high quality person centred residential and daytime support for their service users.

This opportunity is subject to an enhanced DBS check. You must be willing to go through an induction process and relevant background checks.

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Tasks:

Spend some time chatting to residents/service users, helping them to combat their feelings of loneliness
Encourage them to take part in the activities and offer support where appropriate
Help to brighten up their day
Log your volunteering hours monthly online

Required Qualities:

Have the skills required to support the activity.
Be a good listener & communicator
Be committed to providing a good and reliable service
Have patience and understanding
Be friendly & approachable
Have a caring and empathic nature
Able to follow guidelines and regulations
Aware of confidentiality issues
Knowledge of helping those living with dementia would be an advantage

Training:

Training on Safeguarding will be provided in the form of distance eLearning. Volunteers must have completed the required training before any activity can be undertaken and will be asked to regularly refresh training when required.

Activities Support Meadowfield House