Group Support Volunteer - Milton Keynes

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate individuals to join as Group Support Volunteers. This rewarding role involves engaging with people affected by dementia, providing support, and facilitating social interactions in a welcoming environment. Volunteers will help set up activities and ensure participants feel comfortable and included. If you're passionate about making a difference in your community and enjoy meeting new people, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join us in creating meaningful experiences for those affected by dementia in Milton Keynes!

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about supporting individuals affected by dementia.
• Ability to engage and encourage group participation.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and support individuals affected by dementia in group activities.
• Help with refreshments and set up the venue for meetings.

Job description

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Client:

Alzheimer's Society

Location:

Milton Keynes, 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:

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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.

The successful Volunteer will be helping to support our Carer's Information Programme (weekly: Monday or Tuesday available) or our Peer Support group for people living with dementia. (once a month on a Wednesday) Duties include helping to set up room (chairs and tables), helping with refreshments and directing people to the venue. All roles will be held at Christ Church, Stantonbury. Milton Keynes MK14 6BL.

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.

The successful Volunteer will be helping to support our Carer's Information Programme (weekly: Monday or Tuesday available) or our Peer Support group for people living with dementia. (once a month on a Wednesday) Duties include helping to set up room (chairs and tables), helping with refreshments and directing people to the venue. All roles will be held at Christ Church, Stantonbury. Milton Keynes MK14 6BL.