About Engaging Dementia
Engaging Dementia is a registered charity that provides training and resources for those who care for people with dementia in residential care, day centres, hospitals or the family home. Our training services are primarily for the staff of nursing homes, day centres and hospitals. Our resources are suitable for both formal and informal carers. We are involved in a range of community-based initiatives focused on supporting communication and engagement for people with dementia.
What's Involved
We are seeking a volunteer to take photographs that tell the story of our work. Given that our services are designed to enhance quality of life for people with dementia, the photographs will be taken in nursing homes or day centres. The photographer will be accompanied by our Events / Marketing Co-ordinator.
We are a well established organisation with charitable status and a strong track record in supporting people with dementia and their carers.
The person will need to provide their own equipment for taking the photographs, and editing them if necessary.
The photographs will be used as part of an exciting new project that we will be launching in November. The photographs will be shown at a launch event in Dublin and on our website and social media.
The person will ideally provide their own transport.
Support for the volunteer: We will meet with the volunteer in advance to discuss the project, our volunteer policy, and our organisation’s mission.
Timeframe: the photographs will be taken in September.
Time involved for the volunteer role: we estimate three hours for taking photographs.
What's required for this position
Photography and photo editing
- PR/ Marketing/ Market Research
- Research/ Journalism/ Media
Level of English required for this role:
Intermediate English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: Once Off
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
Greater Dublin area
Screening details for this role:
- Informal Interviews
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Insurance cover
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
Yes
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
The volunteer will be part of a project that is raising awareness of living well with dementia. They will be provided with formal feedback after the volunteering.
Getting there
Location to be identified