Dementia Australia is the national peak body for people, of all ages, living with all forms of dementia, their families and carers. We provide advocacy, support services, education and information.
Our Memory Lane Cafe welcomes people living with dementia and their support person for an afternoon of social connection and companionship. The cafés are essential in providing an opportunity for people impacted by dementia to enjoy time together in the company of people in a similar situation to themselves. Dementia Australia counselling staff and trained volunteers are also in attendance at every event.
Volunteers assist with the warm welcome of our clients, ensuring they are part of the day through connection and conversation. Volunteers also provide practical support with light set/pack up, serving refreshments and activity tasks as needed..
If you have the following approach and experience, it would be wonderful to hear from you:
- a warm, welcoming approach and genuine interest in others
- happy to help with practical tasks such as set up, guest registration, and serving tea and coffee.
- the experience of supporting someone living with dementia desirable but not essential.
Volunteers will be required to:
- undergo an interview
- reference and police checks (at Dementia Australia's cost).
- participate in induction and orientation sessions
- complete eLearning training
- commit to ongoing training
Afternoon tea is provided.
Free car parking is available.
For further details and next steps contact: [email protected].