Group Support Volunteer - Cheshire

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

Job summary

A charitable organization focused on dementia is seeking a Group Support Volunteer in the UK to assist individuals affected by dementia in engaging with activities and socializing. Responsibilities include supporting participants, setting up sessions, and ensuring a welcoming environment while demonstrating empathy. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and be willing to learn about dementia. This role is essential in fostering a supportive community for those affected by dementia.

Qualifications

• Good verbal communication and listening skills.
• Enjoy meeting new people and being part of a team.
• Willingness to learn about dementia and its impact.
• Demonstrate empathy and compassion.
• Over the age of 16.

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage people affected by dementia in a group setting.
• Help set up and tidy away at the end of the group.
• Engage in activities and social interaction with participants.
• Offer guidance and practical help.

Skills

Verbal communication

Listening skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

About The Role

If you love meeting new people and want to support people affected by dementia in your area, then we may have just the volunteer role for you! As a Group Support Volunteer, you’ll support and encourage people affected by dementia to engage in activities and socialise with others in a group setting. A friendly face at the group, you’ll welcome and talk to people affected by dementia to help them feel comfortable and make sure they’re offered refreshments. You’ll also help set up and tidy away at the end of the group.

Your involvement in this role will ensure people affected by dementia are able to meet others in a similar situation, access the support and information they need and enjoy meaningful activities.

Groups you can volunteer for

• Ditton Activity Group – last Friday of each month, 2pm–4pm, Ditton Community Centre, Dundalk Road, Widnes WA8 8DF.
• Grangeway Love to Move Group – fortnightly on Tuesdays, 11am–12:30pm, Grangeway Community Centre, Grangeway, Runcorn WA7 5LY.

You are welcome to volunteer at either or both of the groups. The role is primarily to support people living with dementia to take part in the activities by offering guidance, practical help and engaging in conversation. You may also have conversations with carers and help with various other tasks such as preparing refreshments to ensure that the group runs smoothly.

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 verbal communication and listening skills.
• 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.
• You are over the age of 16.

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.

Alzheimer’s Society is committed to equal opportunities. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and accessibility for all of our people.