Volunteer Befriender

About the service Lime House provides residential care and support for older people specialising in dementia care.

At Lime House, they care for the 'whole' person which includes meeting their physical, emotional and spiritual needs. The home respects the privacy and personal dignity of residents and encourages them to be as independent as possible.

Lime House provides excellent care in homely, pleasant surroundings offering privacy and independence. There is a sensory garden to rear of the building to enable residents to relax and take time out in a tranquil setting.

Individualised programmes of care and activities are promoted within the home as well as the local community.

Purpose of the role We are looking for Volunteer Befrienders to come and chat/ listen with residents. Reading to or with residents and just generally spending valuable time getting to know the individuals within Lime House. Supporting residents to take part in activities such as arts and crafts, playing board games, bingo, quizzes, arm chair exercises, coffee mornings. This is a great opportunity to take part in fun and interesting activities, meet new people, and engage with people in the local community to help reduce loneliness.

Suggested Time Commitment We would recommend a time commitment of 2 hours per week. The service is open Monday to Sunday and staffed 24 hours a day

Volunteer Duties

To work with the Activity Coordinator/ named member of staff

To assist the staff to promote the activities to service users and their families.

Support service users to engage in the activity and encourage participation.

Develop and support service users existing skills and confidence levels.

Chatting and listening to residents

Reading with and to residents

Qualities

Friendly and reliable