Group Support Volunteer - Newton Abbot

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

Job summary

A charitable organization supporting those affected by dementia is seeking a Group Support Volunteer to engage with individuals and encourage social interaction in a group setting. Responsibilities include welcoming participants, offering refreshments, and assisting with group setup and cleanup. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills, empathy, and a willingness to learn about dementia. This role is perfect for individuals who enjoy meeting new people and helping others.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Welcome and talk to people affected by dementia.
• Ensure participants are offered refreshments.
• Help set up and tidy up at the end of the group.

Skills

Good verbal communication

Listening skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and talk to people affected by dementia to help them feel comfortable.
• Ensure participants are offered refreshments.
• Help set up and tidy up at the end of the group.

Qualifications

• 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.

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, 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 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. 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.