Community Link Volunteer- Coventry

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

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking Community Link Volunteers in Coventry. This role involves raising awareness about dementia, engaging with local communities, and providing support to individuals affected by dementia. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills and have a friendly approach. Fluency in a community language is beneficial. Join us to make a difference in people's lives.

Qualifications

• Must be over the age of 18.
• Fluency in a community language is beneficial but not essential.
• Commitment to treating people from all backgrounds with dignity.

Responsibilities

• Build and strengthen community links around dementia awareness.
• Raise awareness by participating in events and talking to groups.
• Signpost affected individuals to services available.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Confident and friendly approach

Knowledge of local community

Job description

About The Role

Help us to extend our reach! We are here for anyone affected by dementia and are keen to reach people in all communities, including those who may be more at risk of isolation through language, accessibility needs, identity or background.

You’ll play a crucial role in building and strengthening community links and raising awareness of the services we have available. You’ll take part in events and talk to groups to raise awareness of dementia and to identify people affected by dementia who can share their dementia story with their wider community as well as with us. You’ll also signpost people to access our services.

We are looking for Community Link Volunteers to help us reach people in all communities across Coventry. We are particularly interested to hear from you if you are fluent in a community language, such as Somali, South Asian, Farsi or Polish, or are from an underrepresented community such as South Asian, Somali, Black, African and Caribbean or Polish.

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 a confident and friendly approach and are committed to including people from all backgrounds, treating them with dignity and as individuals
• You have a good knowledge and understanding of your local community
• You have excellent communication skills and are able to talk to a variety of audiences. The ability to communicate in languages other than English is not essential but may be helpful.
• You are over the age of 18

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 Recruitment Team by emailing [e-mail] or call on 0300 222 5706

About Alzheimer\'s Society

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.

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. We will look at making reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition.