Help us create meaningful activity resources for people living with dementia.

What You'll Do: 

As an Activity Resource Volunteer, you’ll support the design and preparation of engaging materials for use in our dementia activity groups. These could be creative, sensory, or memory-based resources – anything that supports inclusion, stimulation, and joy.

 

This is a great role for someone who enjoys arts, crafts, puzzles or design and wants to support others in a behind-the-scenes way.

  • Help create and prepare resources like quizzes, reminiscence packs, puzzles, craft kits or conversation cards
  • Print, cut, laminate, and organise materials (at home or with the team)
  • Suggest or help plan themed activities
  • Assist in creating carer take-home packs with meaningful engagement ideas

 

Why You'll Love It: 
If you’re someone who loves getting creative, being organised, and making a difference behind the scenes, this role has so much to offer. You’ll enjoy volunteering with us if you: Want to use your creativity to design meaningful, dementia-friendly activities Enjoy tasks like crafting, designing resources, or planning themed materials Are studying occupational therapy, education, psychology, health and social care, or the arts Prefer a flexible role that can be done remotely or in your own time Like knowing that your work will have a direct impact on people’s enjoyment and wellbeing Are passionate about inclusive, accessible engagement for older people   This is a gentle, rewarding way to build skills in planning, communication, and dementia-friendly design – all while supporting others to live well.
What You'll Learn: 
Experience in activity design and resource preparation Satisfaction in knowing your work directly enhances group experiences A flexible and creative way to contribute from home Opportunities to explore new hobbies and skills  
What We're Looking For: 
Someone who enjoys being creative and methodical A good eye for detail and presentation Comfortable working independently (remotely or alongside the team) An interest in dementia-friendly communication and design  
Summary
Volunteering
Community
Mental Health
Social Care
Older People
Health
Stockton
0 Weeks Minimum
0 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Problem Solving
Research
Resource Coordination
Written Communication
Innovation
Requirements: 
Statement of Motivation

Similar Opportunities

 
Volunteer Youth Support Worker
Trinity Youth and Children's Project (TYCP)
Min. 20 Weeks Minimum weeks
Volunteer Youth Support Worker
Volunteering
Community, Mental Health, Young People, Refugees, Families

To assist in the session team in development of a programme of activities and services and work directly with young people in a way that encourages personal development and takes account of the needs and aspirations of the young people.

 
Volunteer Children's Support Worker
Trinity Youth and Children's Project (TYCP)
Min. 10 Weeks Minimum weeks
Volunteer Children's Support Worker
Volunteering
Community, Young People, Refugees, Poverty, Families

To assist in the session team in development of a programme of activities and services and work directly with young people in a way that encourages personal development and takes account of the needs and aspirations of the young people.

 
Coffee Shop Team Member
Lilyannes Wellbeing
Min. 0 Weeks Minimum weeks
Coffee Shop Team Member
Volunteering
Community, Mental Health, Crisis Support, Homelessness

We are looking for helping hands to assist our staff in the general day to day running of our coffee shop - our coffee shop sales fund the support work we do

Related Articles

Volun-tees
Henwar tells her volunteering story
How volunteering has helped develop a better understanding of different cultures.
Volun-tees
Volunteering as a PASS Leader
Radia talks about her experience as a PASS Leader and the skills she has developed.
Volun-tees
Reaping the benefits of volunteering
How Volunteering has given me a better understanding of the world.