Lancaster and Morecambe - Older People's Service

Vale View Day Centre (Lancaster) – Activity Assistant

Sessions for gentle Yoga activity are planned and require the support of a volunteer with experience of yoga.

The session will be held Monday morning between 11:00 am and 12:00 noon.

If you have the skills and time to help in supporting this activity, please apply.

Overview

Older people services operate using quality services which are provided in a safe way for all residents, staff, volunteers and visitors.

Our core purpose is to provide high-quality person-centred day time support for their service users.

Support from a Volunteer can help make a difference.

Tasks

As a Yoga support volunteer, you will be encouraged to act as a friend to residents and assist them to partake in the small group activity.

• Chatting

• Reminisce activities for residents with dementia

• gentle yoga with a small group

• Sharing your yoga skills 

Personal Qualities

• Be a good communicator
• Be committed to providing a supportive role
• Patience and caring
• Adhere to confidentiality guidelines
• Friendly and approachable manner
• Knowledge of dementia