Group Support Volunteer- Grantham

TN United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established organization is seeking compassionate volunteers to support individuals affected by dementia at a community cafe. This rewarding role involves engaging with participants, ensuring they feel welcomed, and facilitating meaningful social interactions. Volunteers will assist in setting up and tidying the venue while providing essential support and information to attendees. If you enjoy meeting new people and want to make a positive impact in your community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage people affected by dementia to engage in activities.
• Welcome and talk to people to help them feel comfortable.

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Group Support Volunteer- Grantham, Lincolnshire

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Client:

Alzheimer's Society

Location:

Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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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.

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 are looking for volunteers to support at our Grantham Dementia Cafe which is held at Belton Park Golf Club, Londonthorpe Road, Grantham NG31 9SH on the second Thursday of each month 10am-12pm. Volunteers should be available from 9.30am until 12.30pm.