Volunteer Opportunities in the Dementia Care Sector

The amazing and rapid growth of the award winning Devika Care Company over the past three years just shows the increasing demand for, and importance of Dementia Support Services in Cambridgeshire. It's why we value our dementia care volunteers so much - and why we need your help!

At Devika Care Company, our priority is to offer quality caregiver respite, by providing a safe environment for people's loved ones who are living with Dementia to engage, socialise and spend time in an environment where they can truly be themselves. Over the last three years our Dementia Day Care Service has grown from one day per week at just one location in Peterborough, to several days a week at six locations! We now offer respite dementia day care in Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, Huntingdonshire and Northamptonshire.

The importance of having quality volunteers in the care sector has never been higher. Alongside qualified Dementia care specialists, it is vital that there are patient, caring and passionate people who can spare even a few hours per month to support some of the most vulnerable people in our community.

Working in Dementia respite care is slightly different to working to a standard care role. Not only are we caring for people's loved ones with Dementia, we are also providing a safe space for carers and family members to discuss the needs of their loved ones and to ask for help and advice. Carers are then able to spend quality time alone for a few hours, sometimes for the first time in many months, or even years as we have seen with some of our care centre attendees family members. Our Dementia Day Centres are exactly that - five hours of care during the day, to provide support for those living with dementia and their loved ones/carers.

So, do you think you could volunteer with us? We're a fun and caring bunch who are passionate about helping people to understand the world of Dementia, and to make it a little easier for those living with Dementia. No care experience is necessary as all training will be provided. We are looking for people who have empathy, patience, who have the ability to actively listen, who are resourceful, respectful and resilient.

If you are looking for a new care volunteer opportunity and believe you have the above skills and qualities, you're ready to start making a positive impact as a Volunteer Day Centre Assistant for people living with Dementia! Contact Caroline today to discuss his opportunity further, or check out our volunteer page for more information about our Dementia Support Services.