Group Support Volunteer - North Nottinghamshire

Alzheimer's Society; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity organization is looking for a Group Support Volunteer in East Midlands to assist individuals affected by dementia. Responsibilities include engaging with participants, providing refreshments, and supporting group activities. Ideal candidates are empathetic, enjoy team environments, and have good communication skills. This role offers a meaningful experience in helping improve the lives of those impacted by dementia.

Qualifications

• Must be over the age of 16.
• Ability to support people affected by dementia.
• Engagement in activities and socializing with others.

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage people affected by dementia.
• Help set up and tidy away at group sessions.
• Provide refreshments and ensure everyone feels comfortable.

Skills

Good verbal communication and listening skills

Enjoy meeting new people

Willingness to learn about dementia

Demonstrate empathy and compassion

Job description

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.

This role is to support at our Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) groups. CST is an enjoyable evidence-based therapy that involves engaging in group activities to stimulate memory, attention, language and problem-solving, through fun and creative exercises. Please note that our sessions are run twice a week for a 7 week period in various locations throughout the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire region, so it would be ideal if you could travel throughout the region. There is a two week break between programmes.

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 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. This means ensuring our recruitment processes are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible to everyone. We will look at making reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition.