Dementia Friends Ambassador - Belfast

Alzheimer's Society; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading dementia support organization in Northern Ireland is seeking a Dementia Friends Ambassador. The role involves delivering sessions to raise awareness of dementia and engaging with the community at various events. Candidates should have strong communication and presentation skills, be proactive, and over 18 years old. This role allows you to make a positive impact while supporting those affected by dementia.

Qualifications

• Must be over the age of 18.
• Willing to learn presentation skills with training and support.
• Proactive, organized, and able to influence others.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Dementia Friends Sessions and interact with the public.
• Raise awareness of Alzheimer's Society's services.
• Engage with the community at local events and fundraising activities.

Skills

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Basic IT skills

Job description

About The Role

Our Dementia Friends programme raises absolutely essential awareness of dementia, but we need you to make it happen!

As a Dementia Friends Ambassador, you’ll be changing attitudes about dementia by delivering Dementia Friends Sessions and interacting with the public on a regular basis. A representative in your local area, you’ll also be raising awareness of the work of Alzheimer’s Society, helping to ensure people affected by dementia are aware of the vital information and support we offer, and people or businesses know about the ways in which they can support us.

This could include handing out our leaflets, encouraging the public to access our services and attending local events and talks. There are lots of other exciting ways you can get involved too, such as being a friendly face at local fundraising events, sharing social media posts or putting up posters.

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 good presentation skills or are willing to learn this skill (training and support given)
• Are proactive, organised and a natural influencer
• Are a good communicator and able to speak objectively and passionately about dementia
• Have basic IT skills – the ability to access websites and complete web-based forms
• Are over the age of 18

Minimum age 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.