Group Facilitator Volunteer - Merthyr Tydfil

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

Job summary

A leading organization supporting dementia in Merthyr Tydfil is looking for a Group Facilitator Volunteer. In this role, you will coordinate activities, welcome participants, and keep records. Ideal candidates have strong communication skills and empathy towards those affected by dementia. This volunteer opportunity occurs weekly, providing meaningful engagement for both participants and volunteers.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age.
• Good verbal communication and facilitation skills.
• Willingness to learn about dementia.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate activities for group members.
• Welcome participants and keep records of attendance.
• Support set-up and tidying after sessions.

Skills

Verbal communication

Facilitation skills

Organizational skills

Empathy

Enthusiasm

Job description

About The Role

If you’re confident, enjoy meeting new people and are interested in providing meaningful activities for people affected by dementia, then we’d love to hear from you!

Our groups provide a welcoming and supportive space for people affected by dementia to engage in activities, socialise with others and get support and information.

As a Group Facilitator Volunteer, you’ll provide key support with the administration and running of the group, by coordinating and facilitating activities, welcoming people to the group and keeping records of those attending. You’ll also support with the set-up and tidying away after the group, as well as providing encouragement to people attending to participate in the activities on offer. As well as carrying out the role as part of a team, there may be opportunities to facilitate these group sessions unsupervised, should the need arise. Some knowledge of bowling would be an advantage as would good organisational skills.

This role will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal Records Check from either the Disclosure and Barring Service (England & Wales), Disclosure Scotland Check (Scotland) or AccessNI (Northern Ireland). If you require further information regarding Criminal Records Check, please contact [e-mail]

This group meets on Wednesdays 10.30-13.30 (a little extra time for planning will be required). Merthyr Indoor Bowling Centre, Rhydycar Leisure Village, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1UT

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:

• You have good verbal communication and facilitation skills
• You are confident and enthusiastic
• You enjoy meeting new people and being part of a team
• You are aware of or are willing to learn about dementia and its impact on people
• You can demonstrate empathy and compassion

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

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. 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.