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Group Support Volunteer - Stevenage

Alzheimer's Society

Stevenage

On-site

GBP 10,000 - 40,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Join a compassionate team as a Group Support Volunteer, where you'll play a vital role in supporting individuals affected by dementia. This rewarding position allows you to engage with participants, helping them feel comfortable and included in meaningful activities. By fostering an inviting environment, you'll ensure that those facing dementia can connect with others, share experiences, and access essential support. If you're passionate about making a difference and enjoy meeting new people, this volunteer opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to contribute positively to your community and enhance the lives of others.

Good verbal communication and listening skills are essential.
Willingness to learn about dementia and its impact.

Support and encourage people affected by dementia in group activities.
Welcome participants and ensure they feel comfortable.

Verbal Communication

Listening Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Over the age of 16

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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.

This group meets at United Reformed Church, Cuttys Lane, Stevenage, SG1 1UL, every Friday from 2-4pm.

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.

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 Support Team by emailing [email protected] or call on 0300 222 5706.

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