Group Support Volunteer - ESSEX

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

Job summary

A dementia support organization seeks Group Support Volunteers in Buckhurst Hill. This role involves encouraging individuals affected by dementia to engage with others in a group setting. Volunteers will assist with refreshments, welcome attendees, and help maintain a positive environment. Ideal candidates should be over 16, compassionate, and enjoy meeting new people. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those affected by dementia. Training and support offered.

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage people affected by dementia to engage in activities.
• Welcome and talk to attendees to help them feel comfortable.
• Assist with refreshments and help set up and tidy the group.

Skills

Good verbal communication and listening skills

Enjoys meeting new people

Willingness to learn about dementia

Demonstrates empathy and compassion

Over the age of 16

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.

This is a winter hub for people affected by dementia at Buckhurst Hill library starting on 9th December and running twice a month until the end of March 2026 and am looking for 3 people to help me with supporting the group. I am looking for volunteers to help make teas and coffees, interact with attendees and generally help out as needed.

The exact location of my group is Buckhurst Hill Library, 165 Queen's Rd, Buckhurst Hill IG9 5AZ and I would require a volunteer to attend for a couple of hours 9.45 - 11.45am on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month starting on 9th December.

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

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.