JEWISH CARE

Activities Facilitator Volunteer

Isaacs Day Centre for people living with Dementia,

Golders Green

Role Summary: The Isaacs Centre, opening in October 2026, is a warm and welcoming Day Centre for people living with mild to moderate memory impairment or dementia. Members enjoy a varied programme of stimulating activities that support wellbeing, independence and social connection.

We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers who would like to share a skill, hobby or passion by helping the team to facilitate engaging activity sessions. Whether you're creative, practical, musical or have another interest to offer, we'd love to hear from you.

Volunteers will be supported by, and will work alongside, staff and fellow volunteers throughout each session, helping to create enjoyable experiences that bring joy, confidence and connection to our members.

Ideas for activities could include the below but if you have another skill, hobby or interest you'd like to share as an activity, we'd be delighted to discuss it with you:

Time Commitment:  Flexible, with opportunities to fit around volunteer and centre availability.

How this role makes a difference:
Volunteering at the Isaacs Centre is a great way to make a meaningful impact in a short amount of time. Activities are a key part of the day, providing vital stimulation for members. Taking part in cognitively, physically, socially and emotionally engaging activities can help reduce anxiety, support independence and enhance the wellbeing of people living with dementia.

By sharing your skills, hobbies or interests, you'll bring extra energy and variety to sessions, enhancing the range of activities the team can offer. Alongside supporting staff, you'll help create enjoyable experiences that build confidence, encourage connection and contribute to the warm, welcoming atmosphere at the Isaacs Centre.

What you’ll be doing in this role:

• Planning and leading a regular weekly/fortnightly/monthly activity session
• Liaising with staff on ideas for sessions and what will or won’t work for the members
• Liaising with the staff team regarding any specific requirements, equipment, or room setup for each session
• Assisting members at the sessions to ensure they join in and contribute if they would like
• Briefing staff and volunteers before or after each session where necessary
• Always being sensitive to members’ capabilities to ensure they are supported whilst empowered to maintain their independence.  
• Treating what you see and hear as confidential and sensitive. 
• Keeping staff up to date with how your volunteering has gone and promptly reporting anything of concern.    

Skills & experience required:

• A skill or hobby that could help the team facilitate an interesting and stimulating activity for members
• Calm, friendly and patient, with a non-judgmental attitude
• An understanding of issues that affect people in later life, in particular those living with dementia (specialist training will be provided).
• Confidently engage with a diverse range of people and enjoy helping others.  
• Awareness of the importance of dietary and other needs and requirements in a person-centred care environment. 
• Reliability, consistency and dependability.  
• Ability to communicate, good listening skills with a clear speaking voice.  
• The ability to work proactively but also stay within the role’s boundaries – recognising what should and shouldn’t be done and when to seek advice or report concerns. 

Induction, Learning & Development:
Relevant volunteer training is provided so that volunteers can carry out their roles to the highest professional standards, develop new skills, build confidence, make new friends and take on new and increasingly responsible tasks. 

Benefits of Volunteering with Jewish Care:

Without our volunteers, we simply couldn’t function.  We absolutely depend on you.  Whatever your age, disability, whether you are working, unemployed or retired, there are opportunities to help at Jewish Care.

As well as helping others you’ll get the chance to develop skills, build confidence and make new friends.

• Enhance the lives of older people, making a real difference to the Jewish Community we support.
• Be part of a great team and make new friends.
• Build your confidence and develop transferable skills.
• Access to a comprehensive training programme designed for the social care environment.
• Gain valuable experience and enhance your CV
  
  

We work hard to ensure that every volunteer to have a rewarding and enjoyable experience, making the most of their unique skills while having a positive impact on the people and communities we support.

Why get involved with Jewish Care?
The work of Jewish Care and the services we provide to our community are vital.  We touch the lives of 10,000 people each week, with everything we do being underpinned by our Jewish values and ethics.  We provide services to:

• Older people
• People with Mental Health needs
• Holocaust Survivors
• People who are living with Dementia
• People with physical and sensory disabilities
• People who care for others

We can only do this thanks to our amazing professional staff of 1,400 and the 3,000 dedicated volunteers who help make our work possible.

This is a voluntary position that supports the work or our services and is not replacing the work of a paid member of staff.  This role does not form any part of any contract of employment.

If you have any questions at all about volunteering with Jewish Care or would like to discuss this, or look into other roles,  please contact volunteering@jcare.org or telephone 020 8922 2405.