Awareness Raising Volunteer - Lewisham

Alzheimer's Society; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in England is seeking dedicated volunteers to raise awareness about dementia within local communities. This role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to work well with others and independently, and a passion for community engagement. Volunteers will manage information stands at local events and engage with the public to ensure access to dementia support services. Flexible scheduling is available to accommodate volunteers' availability.

Qualifications

• Enjoy meeting the public and attending local events.
• Able to volunteer independently and with a team.
• Willing to travel to various venues.

Responsibilities

• Support local events and raise awareness of dementia services.
• Maintain up-to-date information and connect with local organizations.
• Represent the Alzheimer’s Society at community venues.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Passion for raising awareness

Job description

About The Role

Support your local community by helping to ensure that people who are worried about or affected by dementia are aware of the support and advice services offered. You will be local enough to travel to and around the following postcodes: SE14, BR1, SE13, SE23, SE26, SE4, SE14, SE8, SE6, SE12.

You’ll support local events, hold information stands, and display leaflets in venues highly visible in your community, such as libraries and GP surgeries. You’ll keep information up to date and accurate, establish connections with local organisations and community groups, and help achieve widespread awareness of the support we offer. As a representative of Alzheimer’s Society, branded clothing will be provided, and you may be included in event pictures to showcase the Society’s work in local media.

Interested? For more information please contact [e-mail]

Requirements

You’ll be great for the role if:

• You enjoy meeting members of the public and attending local events.
• You are passionate about raising awareness about dementia in your local community.
• You have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• You are able to volunteer both independently and within a local team.
• You are able to travel to a variety of venues or events, bringing with you the relevant support information and materials.

Minimum age – 18 years old

Availability

This is a flexible volunteer role which is carried out within your local area on various days and times to suit your availability.

If completing online applications is difficult, please call or email us and we can support you with the application process. You can contact the Volunteering Recruitment Team by emailing [e-mail] or calling 0300 222 5706.

About Alzheimer’s Society

Please note that all volunteering opportunities are based in the UK and you must be living in the UK to volunteer with us. We are unable to sponsor visa applications but are grateful for your interest in supporting us.

Alzheimer’s Society is here for everyone affected by dementia.

By 2025, an estimated 1 million people will be living with the condition in the UK, and many millions more carers, partners, families and friends will be affected.

Dementia is a complex condition, and there’s no one-size fits all solution but until we find a cure, our aim is to transform lives today.

We do this by:

• Providing flexible support services so that people with dementia, their carers and loved ones, can access expert advice and guidance, support through their most challenging days, and a safe space to turn when they need it.
• Being a force for change - using research and influencing to push for breakthroughs that will change the lives of people affected by dementia now and in future.

Our Values

Determined to make a difference: We are passionate, focused and make a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Trusted expert: We are listening, learning and we use experience and evidence.

Better together: We are open, we combine our strengths and we achieve more together.

Compassionate: We are kind, honest and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Equal opportunities

Alzheimer’s Society is committed to equal opportunities and embraces diversity, inclusion and accessibility for all of our people. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. We will look at making reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition.