Awareness Raising Volunteer - Stoke on Trent & Staffordshire Moorlands

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

Job summary

A charitable organization is seeking volunteers to support local events and raise awareness about dementia in the community. Responsibilities include holding information stands and connecting with local organizations. This flexible role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting those affected by dementia and can travel within their local area.

Qualifications

• Enjoy meeting members of the public and attending local events.
• Able to volunteer both independently and within a local team.
• Able to travel to various venues.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Passionate about dementia awareness

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.

Please note: Due to capacity, we can only accept 18+ applicants, we are sorry for any disappointment.

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

What you’ll be great at

• 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.

Opportunities available for awareness raising in Stoke-On-Trent, Newcastle-Under-Lyme and Staffordshire Moorlands. Role will be out and about in the community so driving is essential.

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.

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

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 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'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. We embrace 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 includes recruitment processes that are barrier-free and supportive for people with disabilities or long-term conditions.