Group Support Volunteer - Doncaster

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

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking volunteers to serve as Group Support Volunteers in South Yorkshire. The role involves welcoming individuals affected by dementia, assisting with group activities, and helping to create a comfortable environment. Ideal candidates should be kind, empathetic, and flexible, with a passion for supporting others. Volunteers will have the chance to impact the lives of service users positively and engage in meaningful activities together.

Qualifications

• Kind and empathetic individual willing to support people affected by dementia.
• Ability to engage and communicate effectively with individuals in a group setting.
• Flexibility to assist in various activities and meet the diverse needs of service users.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and engage with people affected by dementia in group activities.
• Help set up and tidy the space at the end of group sessions.
• Facilitate a safe and approachable environment for service users.

Skills

Empathy

Flexibility

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.

We have an exciting opportunity for volunteers to help out at one or more of our lovely groups across Doncaster and South Yorkshire. We have numerous groups for you to choose from, and the option to join other groups, or cover for other volunteers when needed. Location preferences can be discussed at interview.

Please come along to a taster session first if you want to get a feel for the role! You can request this on application.

If you or someone you know would like to apply, but are not confident using online systems, we will be happy to facilitate an offline application for you. Please email for more info. We strive to keep a safe and approachable space for our service users, so you must be willing to partake in keeping the space safe for all!

We are looking for a kind, empathetic, engaging team player, who is flexible and adaptable to different activities and engagement with our lovely service users. Everyone is encouraged to apply, however, we do have some male service users who could use some male companionship at the groups, so please, if you have the time to spare, apply now! Most of our locations are accessible and we will be willing to endeavour to accommodate any accessibility needs.