Group Support Volunteer- Nottinghamshire

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

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Group Support Volunteer in Nottinghamshire to assist individuals affected by dementia. This role involves facilitating social interactions and activities in a group setting, ensuring participants feel welcomed and supported. Ideal for those who enjoy meeting new people and making a positive impact in their community.

Responsibilities

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

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Group Support Volunteer - Nottinghamshire, Nottingham

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Client:

Alzheimer's Society

Location:

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

29a9a9e24287

Job Views:

3

Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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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.

Additional Details

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. Our sessions are run twice a week for a 7-week period in various locations throughout Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. It would be ideal if you could travel throughout the region, noting there is a two-week break between programmes.