Involvement Group Support Volunteer - Coventry

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

Job summary

A leading charity for dementia seeks an Involvement Support Volunteer to assist in a focus group for people living with dementia in Coventry. Responsibilities include setting up the environment, helping participants engage, and performing light administrative duties. Ideal candidates will have empathy, strong communication skills, and interest in dementia. Commitment to helping those affected by dementia in a supportive community is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be aware of or interested in learning about dementia.
• Able to demonstrate empathy, compassion, and patience.
• Have good listening and communication skills.
• Enjoy meeting new people and being part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Help set up the room and tidy away after the group.
• Welcome and talk with people living with dementia.
• Assist participants in engaging in activities.
• Light administration duties like registering attendees.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Organisational skills

Interest in dementia

Job description

About the Role

Are you passionate about enabling people affected by dementia to share their experiences and be heard? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Local Involvement activities enable people living with dementia to engage in meaningful activities within a group setting, either online or face-to-face, and to have a voice. They do this by using their experiences to influence the work both of Alzheimer’s Society and the health and social care environment on matters to improve the quality of their lives.

You’ll help to set up the room and tidy away at the end of the group as well as prepare and hand out refreshments. You’ll welcome and talk with people living with dementia and assist them where necessary to engage in Involvement activities and, if supporting an online group, to join in the conversation. Some light administration duties, such as registering attendees or taking meeting notes may also be involved.

As an Involvement support volunteer, you will joining a team of fantastic volunteers who help support Alzheimers society Coventry team in delivering a wide range of activity, support and information groups. We are seeking an Involvement support volunteer for our Dementia-Friendly Focus Group which we run at the Community Dementia partnership Hub Coventry CV64DT on the 3rd Thursday every month from 10.30 am - 12.30 pm. Meetings enable people living with dementia to influence change in their community or nationally and support the work of Alzheimer’s Society. Aiming to empower people living with dementia to use their voice to share experiences and thoughts on meaningful topics that can make a difference. It is also an opportunity to connect with other people, to create new friendships within a welcoming environment. You will be supported in our volunteering role by a friendly and supportive team including group facilitator and Dementia advisers.

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:

• Are aware of or are interested in learning about dementia and its impact on people, their needs and enabling them to share their experiences.
• Can 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 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

Please note that all of our volunteering opportunities are based in the UK and you must be living in the UK to volunteer with us. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visa applications but are grateful for your interest in supporting us.

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.