Group Support Volunteer - Darlington

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

Job summary

A charitable organization is seeking a Group Support Volunteer to support individuals affected by dementia in a group setting. Responsibilities include welcoming participants, serving refreshments, and facilitating activities to ensure a comfortable environment. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, empathy, and a willingness to learn about dementia. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the community.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Welcome people affected by dementia and talk to them.
• Offer refreshments and ensure access.
• Set up group activities and tidy away.
• Support engagement in activities and socialization.

Skills

Verbal communication

Listening skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

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.

Location and Time

Alzheimers Society Café Memoir Held at Whessoe Parish Hall DL1 3AA. The second Monday of the month 1.15 to 3.15. Looking for someone to welcome and chat to people and to serve refreshments. Enjoys arts & crafts, board games, music and singing.

Responsibilities

• Welcome people affected by dementia and talk to them to help them feel comfortable.
• Offer refreshments and ensure people have access to refreshments.
• Set up the group activities and tidy away at the end of the group.
• Support people affected by dementia to engage in activities and socialise with others in a group setting.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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. 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.