Alive is an award-winning charity dedicated to improving the quality of life of older people. We envision a world where older people live lives full of joy, meaning and connection.
Role title: Activity Support Volunteer for Hoppiness Project
Purpose of the role: Supporting elderly residents to engage in our monthly therapeutic activity sessions at two care home in Bristol.
You will help participants to engage in nature-based, multisensory activities and with each other, with the aim of improving their wellbeing in a holistic way (mentally, physically, cognitively, socially). We will grow hops and brew beer - brewery trip included!
What you will be doing:
- Helping set up resources and materials for activities
- Supporting participants socially and with nature- based activities (gardening and green crafts), reminiscence
- Passing on any queries or issues to project leaders
- Helping pack away at end of session
What you could get out of it:
- The good feeling of making someone’s day better
- Connecting with the local community and meeting other like-minded volunteers
- Learning/improving your gardening and social skills
- Learning more about dementia and other illnesses and disabilities - training opportunities in the field
- Experiencing the benefits of therapeutic horticulture
- Exercise and spending time with nature
- A reference or job experience
- A sense of pride from helping to make a difference
Location:
Meadowcare Care Home
3 Belvedere Rd, Redland, Bristol BS6 7JG
Beaufort Grange Care Home
Long Down Ave, Bristol BS16 1AH
Time:
On Wednesdays, once or twice a month
Please note: We have more gardening support volunteering roles in other locations in and around Bristol available. Please get in touch for more info.