Volunteering opportunity

Dementia Support Volunteer for Veterans living with Dementia and their families

Posted by
 
Veterans Dementia
on 16th September 2026

Volunteering opportunity

Interest
  • Community events
  • Singing
  • Socialising
  • Community action
Help type
  • Friendship
  • Confidence building
  • Mental health
  • Disabilities
  • Memory loss
  • Socialising
  • Health & wellbeing
  • Befriending
Age range
  • 18-25
  • 25-35
  • 35-50
  • 50-65
  • 65+
Exeter
  • Exeter city
Skills
  • Arts & crafts
  • Caring
  • Communication
Health and support needs
  • Dementia

Description

 

Our Exeter group welcomes Veterans and their carers for friendship, refreshments, banter, reminiscing, activities and entertainment. As a team member, you help create a warm, relaxed and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and included.

What you’ll be part of

  • A friendly community space where Veterans and carers can meet, chat and enjoy time together

  • Light refreshments, laughter and good‑natured banter

  • Reminiscing sessions that celebrate memories, stories and shared experiences

  • Gentle activities, crafts, music and entertainment

  • A safe, welcoming environment for anyone living with Dementia, Alzheimer’s or memory loss

Your role

  • Greeting Veterans, carers and families with warmth and respect

  • Helping set up and support activities

  • Offering companionship, conversation and encouragement

  • Supporting individuals who may feel anxious, isolated or unsure

  • Ensuring everyone feels included and able to take part

  • Being part of a team that brings comfort, joy and connection to the local community

Our promise

No one walks alone. Together we remember – together we support.

Provided by Veterans Dementia Support UK

Contact name
Paul Burrows-Gibson
Email address
Telephone
07885498462 07885498462

Provided by Veterans Dementia


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