Group Support Volunteer- South East London

Alzheimer's Society; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alzheimer's Society is seeking a Group Support Volunteer to help individuals affected by dementia engage in social activities. The role involves welcoming attendees, facilitating conversations, and providing refreshments at a multicultural dance/exercise session. This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while developing valuable skills.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Recognition

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Good verbal communication and listening skills.
• Willing to learn about dementia and its impact.
• Demonstrate empathy and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage people affected by dementia.
• Welcome attendees and engage in conversations.
• Assist with refreshments and tidying up.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

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About The Role

If you love meeting new people and want to support those 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. You will be a friendly face at the group, welcoming attendees, engaging in conversations, and helping them feel comfortable. Additionally, you'll offer refreshments and assist with setting up and tidying away after the session.

Your involvement will help ensure that people affected by dementia can meet others in similar situations, access support and information, and enjoy meaningful activities.

Details of the Role

We are looking for volunteers to support our fast-paced dance/exercise session, Feel Good Friday. The group meets every Friday from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm at the Merton Memory Hub, 67 Whitford Gardens, Mitcham CR4 4AB. This group is multicultural, and we provide music from various parts of the world.

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

Ideal Candidate

• You have good verbal communication and listening skills.
• You enjoy meeting new people and working as part of a team.
• You are aware of or willing to learn about dementia and its impact.
• You demonstrate empathy and compassion.
• You are over 16 years old.

If completing online applications is challenging, please contact us via email or phone for support. Reach out to the Volunteering Support Team at [e-mail] or call 0300 222 5706.

About Alzheimer's Society

Dementia is the UK's biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia during their lifetime.

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity, dedicated to supporting people living with dementia today and funding groundbreaking research. We work towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.

Our Values and Commitment

We prioritize equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage applications from individuals with disabilities, impairments, health conditions, or from minority ethnic backgrounds, as these groups are underrepresented in our organization.

Our internal strategies and networks promote an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.

Our Recruitment Process

We aim to make our recruitment process inclusive and fair. If you need support or adjustments, please contact [e-mail].

Applications are anonymized until interview stage. We value your personal voice and experiences over AI-generated applications. Due to the role's nature, a DBS check may be required.

Benefits of Volunteering

We support our volunteers with benefits, recognition, flexible working options, and development opportunities. Visit our 'Working for Us' pages for more information about working at Alzheimer's Society.