Are you friendly and compassionate and like being around children and older people? Support our intergenerational projects connecting children with older people and help us spark joy.
Alive is a charity dedicated to improving older people’s lives by facilitating meaningful acitivity sessions.
As part of our STANd intergenerational project, we deliver:
The Toddler Who Came to Tea
On Monday afternoons, starting February, once a month
At BRI
Sanctuary Square - Internal Courtyard, Bristol Heart Institute, Bristol Royal Infirmary, Terrell St, Bristol, BS2 8ED
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▶️ Parents and their toddlers will join groups of older patients at BRI for a monthly crafting & reminiscence session. Volunteers will help with set up and pack down, crafting and social engagement.
Letters to My Younger Self
Starting in February, twice a week, for 8 weeks
At St Werburgh’s City Farm Café and Off the Record Charity
Either in St Werburghs or Old Market neighbourhood in Bristol
▶️ A creative project involving younger and older people from the LGBT+ community sharing their experiences via letters. Volunteers will help with set up and pack down, social engagement, and creating a warm and friendly atmosphere for sharing and crafts.
Lullaby Circle
7th February – 28th March, Friday mornings
At Deerhurst Care Home
10 Deerhurst, Soundwell, Bristol BS15 1XH
▶️ Parents and their babies will join residents at Deerhurst care home for singing lullabies and gentle movement. Volunteers will help with set up and pack down and social engagement.
We offer training and reimburse expenses.
Please email our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@aliveactivities.org or give us a call on 0117 377 4756 for more information and to apply.