CrISP Support Volunteer- Dudley

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

Job summary

A leading dementia support organization is looking for volunteers to assist with CrISP workshops, aimed at helping carers of people living with dementia. Volunteers will support course delivery, provide refreshments, and encourage attendees to share their experiences. Ideal candidates should possess knowledge of dementia, good listening skills, and a caring demeanor. This role is crucial for improving the lives of those affected by dementia.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dementia and its impact on people, or willingness to learn.
• Good listening and communication skills.
• Calm, patient and caring demeanor.
• You must be over the age of 16.

Responsibilities

• Support CrISP course delivery at sessions (10am-1pm, four consecutive weeks on Tuesdays or Thursdays).
• Welcome attendees, help them feel at ease, and provide refreshments.
• Encourage carers to share experiences and provide information to assist with dementia care.
• Assist with events to raise awareness of the CrISP programme.

Skills

Knowledge of dementia

Good listening and communication skills

Calm, patient and caring demeanor

Job description

Overview

About The Role

If you’re passionate about supporting carers of people living with dementia, then we have just the volunteer role for you!

Our Carers’ Information and Support Programmes (CrISP) are a series of workshops for people caring for a family member or friend with dementia. CrISP aims to improve the knowledge, skills and understanding of people caring for a person with dementia, by providing effective support and up-to-date and relevant information.

A friendly face at the group, you’ll help carers feel at ease by chatting and listening to them and providing refreshments. You’ll encourage carers to share their experiences and provide information that will help them care for a person with dementia. You can also get involved by supporting at events to spread the word about the CrISP programme.

Role details: This role is to support at our CrISP courses, which run on either four consecutive Tuesdays from 10am-1pm, or four consecutive Thursdays from 10am-1pm, at various venues across the Dudley area. You must be able to attend all sessions to be considered for the role. Venues and dates of courses will be shared upon appointment of successful volunteers. Please state clearly on your application which day/s you wish to be considered for.

Responsibilities

• Support CrISP course delivery at sessions (10am-1pm, four consecutive weeks on Tuesdays or Thursdays).
• Welcome attendees, help them feel at ease, and provide refreshments.
• Encourage carers to share experiences and provide information to assist with dementia care.
• Assist with events to raise awareness of the CrISP programme.

Qualifications & Skills

• You have knowledge of dementia and its impact on people, or are willing to learn.
• Good listening and communication skills.
• Calm, patient and caring demeanor.
• You must be over the age of 16.

How to Apply

Interested? To apply for this role please click on the 'Apply' button at the bottom of the page.

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. 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’re passionate, focused and we aim to make a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
• Trusted expert: We’re listening, 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, 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. We will look at making reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition.