Jewish Care
Volunteer at Jewish Care's BRAND NEW Isaacs Dementia Day Centre in Golders Green
Opening in October 2026, the Isaacs Day Centre is a brand-new Day Centre providing vital support for people living with mild to moderate memory impairment or dementia, offering an important new resource for the community.
As a General 'Butterfly' Volunteer, you'll play a key role in helping the centre run smoothly. From welcoming members and supporting activities to serving refreshments and spending time chatting with members, you'll help create a warm, friendly and engaging environment where everyone feels valued and enjoys a fulfilling day.
What you'll be doing:
- Welcoming members as they arrive and helping them settle into the centre.
- Chatting with members and encouraging social interaction and participation.
- Supporting activities, including setting up and tidying away.
- Assisting with refreshments and lunch service.
- Working alongside staff and volunteers to provide a positive experience for members.
What difference you will make
As a General Butterfly Volunteer, you'll help create a warm, welcoming and engaging environment where members feel valued, supported and connected. From chatting over a cup of tea to helping with activities and mealtimes, your support enables the team to spend more quality time with members, enriching their day and enhancing their overall experience at the Issacs Centre. For many people living with dementia, coming to the centre is highly stimulating and meaningful, and also provides important respite for family carers, offering members opportunities for social interaction, sensory engagement, and participation in enjoyable activities that support wellbeing, confidence, and independence.
What additional skills or experience you should have
• 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.
What training we will provide for you
Relevant and specialist 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.
Training and onboarding consists of the following:
- DBS
- Volunteer Induction Training
- Dementia Awareness training
- Wheelchair moving and handling training
- Ongoing support from centre staff and dedicated Jewish Care Volunteering team
What you will get out of volunteering for us
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.
Not sure which role suits you or need a little friendly help? Please contact Angie at angie@jvn.org.uk for London or Rebecca at manchester@jvn.org.uk for Manchester.
Information
Location:Golders Green
In-Person
Age limit:
Volunteers aged 18 or over
Hours per session:
Between 3 and 6 hours
Availability:
Flexible OR On-going
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