Group Support Volunteer - Mind & Memory Wellbeing Circle (African Caribbean Community)

Alzheimer's Society; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization supporting dementia care is seeking a Group Support Volunteer in London. The role involves helping individuals affected by dementia engage in activities, providing a friendly face, and ensuring comfortable group settings. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and empathy. Volunteers will need to be living within specific London postcodes. No previous experience with dementia is necessary, but a willingness to learn is valued.

Qualifications

• Good verbal communication and listening skills.
• Lived experience of dementia is an advantage.
• Enjoy meeting new people and being part of a team.
• Willingness to learn about dementia and its impact.
• Demonstrate empathy and compassion.
• Over the age of 16.

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage people affected by dementia in group activities.
• Welcome and talk to participants to help them feel comfortable.
• Help set up and tidy away at the end of the group.

Skills

Good verbal communication and listening skills

Empathy and compassion

Enjoy meeting new people

Willingness to learn about dementia

Job description

About The Role

The Mind & Memory Wellbeing Circle is a new group in Lewisham (venue and day/time to be decided) that specifically supports people from the African Caribbean community. We particularly encourage applications from individuals within the African Caribbean community.

You’ll need to be living within the following postcodes: SE14, BR1, SE13, SE23, SE26, SE4, SE14, SE8, SE6, SE12

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!

Responsibilities

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.

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How to apply

Interested? To apply for this role please click on the 'Apply' button at the bottom of the page.

Ideal candidate

• You have good verbal communication and listening skills
• Lived experience of dementia would be an advantage, but not necessary.
• 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

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. Unfortunately, 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 - 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. We will look at making reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition.