Involvement Group Support Volunteer - Coventry

Alzheimer's Society; Coventry; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization is seeking volunteers in Coventry to support individuals living with dementia. The role involves assisting with group activities, setting up venues, and helping participants engage in discussions. Ideal for those who demonstrate empathy and communication skills. This volunteer opportunity plays a crucial part in enhancing the lives of individuals affected by dementia.

Qualifications

• Aware of or interested in learning about dementia and its impact.
• Enjoy meeting new people and being part of a team.
• Minimum age of 16.

Responsibilities

• Help set up the room and tidy away at the end of the group.
• Welcome attendees and assist them in engaging in activities.
• Carry out light administration duties as needed.

Skills

Good communication skills

Empathy

Patience

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

This volunteer role supports the Alzheimer’s Society Coventry team in delivering a range of activity, support and information groups for people living with dementia. The focus is to enable participants to share their experiences, have a voice, and influence work that affects their lives.

Responsibilities

• Help to set up the room and tidy away at the end of the group, and prepare and hand out refreshments.
• Welcome attendees, talk with people living with dementia, and assist them to engage in Involvement activities. If supporting an online group, help participants join the conversation.
• Carry out light administration duties as needed (e.g., registering attendees, taking meeting notes).
• Support the Dementia-Friendly Focus Group held at the Community Dementia Partnership Hub Coventry CV64DT on the 3rd Thursday each month from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm.
• Be part of a team of volunteers who help support Alzheimer’s Society Coventry in delivering activities, support and information groups.

Qualifications and attributes

• Are aware of or are interested in learning about dementia and its impact on people, their needs, and enabling them to share experiences.
• Demonstrate empathy, compassion and patience.
• Have good communication skills (especially listening) and are organised.
• Enjoy meeting new people and being part of a team.
• Minimum age 16.

If completing online applications is difficult, please contact us for support: Volunteering Recruitment Team at email address provided or by calling 0300 222 5706.

About Alzheimer’s Society

All volunteering opportunities are based in the UK and you must be living in the UK to volunteer. We are unable to sponsor visa applications.

Alzheimer’s Society is here for everyone affected by dementia. By 2025, an estimated 1 million people in the UK will be living with dementia, with millions more affected.

We aim to transform lives today while seeking a cure for the future. We do this by:

• Providing flexible support services so that people with dementia and their carers can access expert advice, support during challenging days, and a safe space to turn to.
• Being a force for change by using research and influencing to push for breakthroughs that change lives now and in the future.

Our Values

• Determined to make a difference: We are passionate, focused and aim to make a lasting impact.
• Trusted expert: We listen, learn and use experience and evidence.
• Better together: We collaborate to achieve more.
• Compassionate: We are kind, honest and resilient in facing challenges.

Equal opportunities

Alzheimer’s Society is committed to equal opportunities and to diversity, inclusion and accessibility. We strive for barrier-free recruitment and reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities or long-term conditions.