Group Support Volunteer- Lincoln

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

Job summary

Join Alzheimer's Society as a Group Support Volunteer at our Dementia Café in Lincoln. You will help individuals affected by dementia connect with others while participating in meaningful activities. This role offers an opportunity to support your community, ensuring attendees feel comfortable and welcomed.

Qualifications

• Good verbal communication and listening skills.
• Enjoy meeting new people and working as part of a team.
• Willing to learn about dementia and its impact.
• Demonstrate empathy and compassion.
• Must be over 16 years old.

Responsibilities

• Encourage and support people affected by dementia to participate in activities.
• Welcome attendees and ensure they feel comfortable.
• Assist with setting up and tidying after the sessions.

Skills

Verbal communication

Listening skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Compassion

Job description

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About The Role

If you love meeting new people and want to support individuals affected by dementia in your area, then this volunteer role might be perfect for you!

As a Group Support Volunteer, you'll encourage and support people affected by dementia to participate in activities and socialise with others. You'll welcome attendees, ensure they feel comfortable, offer refreshments, and assist with setting up and tidying after the sessions.

Your involvement will help people affected by dementia connect with others, access support and information, and enjoy meaningful activities.

This role is based at our Dementia Cafe in Lincoln

The Cafe is held at the Bud Robinson Community Centre, Maple Street, Bracebridge, Lincoln LN5 8QS, on the first and third Friday of each month, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.

Interested? To apply, please click the 'Apply' button at the bottom of the page.

You'll be great for this role if:

• You have good verbal communication and listening skills
• You enjoy meeting new people and working as part of a team
• You are aware of or willing to learn about dementia and its impact
• You demonstrate empathy and compassion
• You are over 16 years old

If online applications are challenging, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or call 0300 222 5706 for support.

About Alzheimer's Society

Alzheimer's Society is here for everyone affected by dementia. By 2025, an estimated 1 million people in the UK will be living with dementia, affecting many carers, families, and friends.

Our goal is to improve lives today through:

• Providing flexible support services for advice, guidance, and a safe space
• Advocating for research and breakthroughs to change lives

Our Values

Determined to make a difference: We are passionate and focused on making a lasting impact.

Trusted expert: We listen, learn, and use evidence to guide us.

Better together: We collaborate to achieve more.

Compassionate: We act with kindness, honesty, and courage.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We aim to create a barrier-free, inclusive recruitment process and provide reasonable adjustments for those with disabilities or long-term conditions.