Group Facilitator Volunteer - Thornaby

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

Job summary

A leading charity for dementia seeks a Group Facilitator Volunteer in Tees Valley. You will coordinate activities, welcome attendees, and support individuals affected by dementia in a friendly environment. The role involves good communication skills and empathy, with opportunities for independent facilitation. Join us in making a meaningful difference for those impacted by dementia.

Qualifications

• 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 willing to learn about dementia and its impact on people.
• You can demonstrate empathy and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Provide support with administration and running of the group.
• Coordinate and facilitate activities.
• Welcome people to the group.
• Keep records of those attending.

Skills

Verbal communication

Facilitation 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.

Criminal Records Check 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]

Have you any previous experience of singing or dancing groups, and any which included working with elderly, people living with memory problems or dementia?

Group Facilitator for Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Café in Thornaby offering activities of Singing and Dancing for the Brain. Held at The Village Green Venue, Green Lane, Thornaby, TS17 8PX. The Third Monday of the Month 12.30 - 3.30 (Group is on 1-3). Looking for someone with musical experience to lead singing for the brain with dancing and musical movement. To welcome people and make them feel at ease, plan and organise sessions, co-ordinate and support volunteers.

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

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.

About 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 and 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.