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CrISP Support Volunteer - TOLWORTH
Job summary
A community support organization in London seeks volunteers to assist the Carers' Information and Support Programmes (CrISP). You'll help carers by providing support and refreshments, as well as encouraging sharing of experiences. Ideal candidates should have knowledge of dementia or be willing to learn, along with good listening and communication skills. This role is essential for creating a welcoming environment for those affected by dementia.
Qualifications
- You have knowledge of dementia and its impact on people, or are willing to learn.
- You have good listening and communication skills.
- You're able to be calm, patient and caring.
- You are over the age of 16.
Responsibilities
- Help carers feel at ease by chatting and listening to them.
- Provide refreshments and encourage sharing experiences.
- Support dementia advisors and clients.
Skills
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If you're passionate about supporting carers of people living with dementia, then we have just the volunteer role for you!
Our Carers' Information and Support Programmes (commonly referred to as CrISP) are a series of workshops for people caring for a family member or friend with dementia. CrISP aims to improve the knowledge, skills and understanding of people caring for a person with dementia, by providing effective support and up-to-date and relevant information.
A friendly face at the group, you'll help carers feel at ease by chatting and listening to them and providing refreshments. You'll encourage carers to share their experiences and provide information that will help them care for a person with dementia. You can also get involved by supporting at events to spread the word about the CrISP programme.
You will be supporting dementia advisors, helping to greet clients, assist with refreshments and general support over several dates.
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 knowledge of dementia and its impact on people, or are willing to learn
- You have good listening and communication skills
- You're able to be calm, patient and caring
- 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 [email protected] or call on 0300 222 5706
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.
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 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.
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