At a Glance
- Tasks: Help raise awareness of dementia and connect with diverse communities.
- Company: Alzheimer's Society, the UK's leading dementia charity.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, meet new people, and make a real difference.
- Other info: Flexible hours between 1 and 10 per month; great for personal growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a mission to support those affected by dementia in your community.
- Qualifications: Confident communicator with a friendly approach; language skills are a plus.
The predicted salary is between 27225 - 33275 £ per year.
Help us to extend our reach! We are here for anyone affected by dementia and are keen to reach people in all communities, including those who may be more at risk of isolation through language, accessibility needs, identity or background.
You'll play a crucial role in building and strengthening community links and raising awareness of the services we have available. You'll take part in events and talk to groups to raise awareness of dementia and to identify people affected by dementia who can share their dementia story with their wider community as well as with us. You'll also signpost people to access our services.
This volunteering opportunity takes place in community venues across Herefordshire e.g. community centres, faith centres, libraries, sports venues, retail outlets. Language skills are desirable as connecting people in diverse communities will be a part of this role. The role may involve attending activity groups for people with lived experience of dementia, raising awareness of dementia services in Herefordshire and speaking to a wide range of people from diverse communities. Hours can vary between 1 and 10 hours per month.
You'll be great for the role if:
- You have a confident and friendly approach and are committed to including people from all backgrounds, treating them with dignity and as individuals.
- You have a good knowledge and understanding of your local community.
- You have excellent communication skills and are able to talk to a variety of audiences. The ability to communicate in languages other than English is not essential but may be helpful.
- You are over the age of 18.
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.
Dementia is the UK's biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime. At Alzheimer's Society, we're the UK's leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.
Together with our supporters, we're working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.
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