CrISP Support Volunteer - HEREFORD

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

Job summary

A leading charity organization seeks a volunteer for their Carers' Information and Support Programme in Hereford. You will support carers of people living with dementia by providing friendly companionship, refreshments, and assistance during workshops. Ideal candidates will have good listening and communication skills, and the desire to learn about dementia.

Benefits

Support in application process

Opportunity to make a difference in the community

Qualifications

• 16 years or older.
• Willingness to learn about dementia.

Responsibilities

• Support carers at the CrISP workshops.
• Provide refreshments and listen to carers.
• Encourage sharing experiences among carers.

Skills

Knowledge of dementia

Good listening skills

Communication skills

Calm, patient, and caring demeanor

Job description

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.

This role is to support at our Carers Information and Support Programme, which runs four times per year in blocks of four weeks per course. The programme takes place in venues in and around Hereford City- venues and dates to be confirmed to successful candidates.

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

Requirements / What you’ll be great at

• You have knowledge of dementia and its impact on people, or are willing to learn
• You have good listening and communication skills
• You’re able to be calm, patient and caring
• You are over the age of 16

How to apply and support

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

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.