Awareness Raising Volunteer - Milton Keynes

Alzheimer's Society; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Alzheimer's Society is looking for a passionate volunteer to support local community events in Milton Keynes, promoting awareness of dementia. You'll engage with the public, distribute information, and work alongside trained advisors. This flexible role requires enthusiasm for community service and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Enjoy meeting members of the public.
• Passionate about raising awareness of dementia.
• Able to volunteer independently or within a team.

Responsibilities

• Support local events and hold information stands.
• Ensure community information is up to date.
• Establish connections with local organizations.

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Community engagement

Job description

About The Role

If you’d like to 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 we offer, we have just the role for you!

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

In this role you will be attending events such as a monthly stand at MKUH or at the retirement villages or community based health events. You would always be alongside a trained Dementia Advisor. You would help set up the stand and interact with the public. Locations may vary but always in Milton Keynes. This role is ad hoc (ie not every week) but once or twice a month for 2-3 hours.

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

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 – 16 years old

Where and when do I need to be available?

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

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 [e-mail] call on0300 222 5706

About Alzheimer's Society

About Alzheimer’s Society

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 servicesso 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're passionate, we're focused and we make a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

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

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

Compassionate:We're kind, we're honest and we don't shy away from challenges.

Equal opportunities

Alzheimer’s Society is committed to equal opportunities.

Alzheimer’s Society 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.
This means ensuring our recruitment processes are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible to everyone.We will look at making reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition.