Have FUN with Seniors with Alzheimer's / Memory Loss - North Charleston

Have fun while bringing joy to adults living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of memory loss or cognitive decline! Respite Care Charleston is a nonprofit organization offering a half-day memory care program from 10am to 1:45pm on Wednesdays at New Francis Brown United Methodist Church in North Charleston. Group members are dropped off for the program while their families / caregivers get some much needed time off. Volunteers work with trained staff to help connect and engage with program members by:

• Playing brain games and doing puzzles,
• Working on arts and crafts,
• Cheering along or helping with physical activities,
• Singing and dancing during music therapy, or
• Reminiscing and sharing stories and jokes.

Depending on your skills and interests, you can also help with meal preparation, serving and/or clean-up, or helping plan other games and activities to help stimulate, engage and improve the quality of life of those living with Alzheimer's or dementia. (Occasional musical performances, visits by small children groups or certified therapy animals, and other special guests / activities are also welcome, so let us know if you have a special skill or fun idea to share!)

Volunteering doesn't require experience or medical expertise - just patience, a warm smile and a willingness to try and bring joy to others! Our programs are coordinated by trained staff, so you'll never have to worry about getting thrown in on your own. The ideal volunteer would be able / willing to work out a fairly consistent schedule with a minimum of one hour per visit for at least one visit per month - simply so we're able to plan accordingly.