Companion Call Volunteer

Alzheimer's Society; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Alzheimer's Society as a Companion Call volunteer and make a positive impact in the lives of people affected by dementia. This fulfilling role allows you to engage in conversations from the comfort of your own home, offering companionship to those who may feel isolated. No prior knowledge of dementia is necessary—just a willingness to listen and contribute a few hours a week. Together, we can help brighten their lives.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 required.
• No prior knowledge of dementia necessary.

Responsibilities

• Make regular phone calls to individuals affected by dementia.
• Provide companionship and support through conversation.
• Commit to weekly call schedule.

Skills

Great listening skills

Enjoy chatting

Ability to dedicate a few hours a week

Job description

About The Role

Are you looking for a volunteering role that is fulfilling and flexible, one that you can carry out from your own home? Do you enjoy chatting with others? If so, why not become a Companion Call volunteer?

People with dementia and their carers can become isolated and lonely, our Companion Call volunteers help to brighten up their lives.

As a Companion Call volunteer you will be matched with someone affected by dementia and will phone them regularly to chat about anything that interests them. By dedicating a little time each week you’ll make a big impact, providing laughter, creating meaningful connections and helping people know they are not alone.

Although an understanding of dementia is beneficial, you will not be providing information or advice so no prior knowledge is necessary.

Want to know what it is like to be a Companion Call Volunteer? Click this link to meet Brian

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 few hours a week to make calls.
• Enjoy chatting with a variety of people and are a great listener.
• Would like to make a lasting positive impact for those living with dementia.

Minimum age 18

Where and when do I need to be available?
This is a role that you can carry out from your own home at times agreed between your volunteer manager, the person you are calling and yourself. We ask that you commit to making calls on a weekly basis.

Interested? For more information please [e-mail]

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

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.