Group Support Volunteer

Alzheimer's Society; St Albans; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local charity for dementia support in St Albans is seeking a Group Support Volunteer to assist individuals affected by dementia. Volunteers will help create a welcoming environment during group activities every Monday. Ideal candidates should possess good communication skills, empathy, and a willingness to learn about dementia. Join us in making a positive impact in the community!

Qualifications

• Must be over the age of 16.
• Good communication skills are essential.
• Must be willing to learn about dementia.

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage people affected by dementia to engage in group activities.
• Make people feel comfortable and offer refreshments.
• Help set up and tidy away at the end of the group.

Skills

Good verbal communication and listening skills

Enjoy meeting new people

Willingness to learn about dementia

Empathy and compassion

Age over 16

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.

We are looking for a warm, friendly, outgoing person who is up for getting stuck in with group activities, socialising, having fun and getting to know our lovely service users. We are a very busy group so are looking for two volunteers to join our already thriving group on Mondays. There may be some physical aspects of the role such as moving chairs if you are able to, but this isn't a requirement so please don't let that put you off applying.

Every Monday 1.30pm to 4.00 pm At Marshalwick Community Centre St Albans AL4 9TU

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

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.