Group Support Volunteer- London

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

Job summary

A UK-based charitable organization seeks a Group Support Volunteer to assist people affected by dementia during group activities. Ideal candidates will have strong verbal communication skills, empathy, and a willingness to learn about dementia. This opportunity offers invaluable experience in supporting a critical cause within the community.

Qualifications

• You are over the age of 16.
• Enjoy meeting new people.
• Demonstrate compassion and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage people affected by dementia in groups.
• Help set up and tidy away at the end of the group.
• Ensure refreshments are offered.

Skills

Good verbal communication

Listening skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Willingness to learn about dementia

Job description

About The Role

If you love meeting new people and want to support people affected by dementia in your area, this volunteer role could be right 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. You’ll welcome and talk to people affected by dementia to help them feel comfortable, and you’ll help ensure refreshments are offered. You’ll also help set up and tidy away at the end of the group.

Your involvement will help people affected by dementia 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 Musical Monday group. The group meets weekly on Mondays from 1.30-4pm at Merton Memory Hub, 67 Whitford Gardens, Mitcham, CR4 4AB.

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 calling 0300 222 5706.

About Alzheimer’s Society

Please note that all of our volunteering opportunities are based in the UK and you must be living in the UK to volunteer with us. We are unable to sponsor visa applications but are grateful for your interest in supporting us.

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 by 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, focused and we strive to make a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
• Trusted expert: We’re listening, learning and using experience and evidence.
• Better together: We’re open, we combine our strengths and we achieve more together.
• Compassionate: We’re kind, 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. We will look at making reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition.