Solace Volunteer (Barry)

Solace provides weekly art and craft sessions, during a carer support group out in the community. Carers attend with their loved ones who have been diagnosed with a dementia. The sessions provide meaningful activity for those who live with dementia and has a positive impact on their carers, reducing stress and maintaining social links.

Volunteers help to reduce boredom, encourage group involvement, participation and conversation through activities which promote wellbeing, enjoyment and creativity. The main outline of the role is to facilitate art and craft and social sessions with the staff, supporting carers and those they care for who have a diagnosis of a dementia.

This role does not include counselling or art therapy.

Successful applicants must be available Fridays 11am-1pm, and be able to travel to Barry