AlzheimersSociety

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  • Volunteer

Location

London CR4 4AB

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About The Role

If you love meeting new people and want to support people affected by dementia in your area, then we may have just the volunteer role for you!

As a Group Support Volunteer, you’ll support and encourage people affected by dementia to engage in activities and socialise with others in a group setting. A friendly face at the group, you’ll welcome and talk to people affected by dementia to help them feel comfortable and make sure they’re offered refreshments. You’ll also help set up and tidy away at the end of the group.

Your involvement in this role will ensure people affected by dementia are able to meet others in a similar situation, access the support and information they need and enjoy meaningful activities.

We have a weekly Sports & Social group which takes place on a Thursday afternoon at the Merton Memory Hub in Mitcham CR4 4AB. Facilitated by AFC Wimbledon, there are indoor sports like bowls and curling to get involved with. We are looking for a volunteer to come and support our players and join in the fun!

Interested? To apply for this role please click on the ‘Apply’ button at the bottom of the page.

You’ll be great for the role if:

    • You have good verbal communication and listening skills
    • You enjoy meeting new people and being part of a team
    • You are aware of or are willing to learn about dementia and its impact on people
    • You can demonstrate empathy and compassion

You are over the age of 16

If you find completing online applications difficult, please don’t let this stop you from applying….please call or email us and we can support you with the application process. You can contact the Volunteering Support Team by emailing volunteering@alzheimers.org.uk or call on 0300 222 5706

About Alzheimer’s Society

Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.

There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.

At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We’re here for everyone living with dementia.

As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.

Our Values

We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

Equal Opportunities

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer’s Society.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.

To apply for this job please visit careers.alzheimers.org.uk.

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