At a Glance
- Tasks: Support people affected by dementia in engaging activities and socialising in a group setting.
- Company: Alzheimer's Society, the UK's leading dementia charity.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, meet new people, and make a real difference in your community.
- Other info: Flexible volunteering opportunities across Doncaster with accessible locations.
- Why this job: Be a friendly face and help create a supportive environment for those affected by dementia.
- Qualifications: Good communication skills, empathy, and a willingness to learn about dementia.
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.
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.
We have an exciting opportunity for volunteers to help out at one or more of our lovely groups across Doncaster and South Yorkshire. We have numerous groups for you to choose from, and the option to join other groups, or cover for other volunteers when needed. Location preferences can be discussed at interview.
Please come along to a taster session first if you want to get a feel for the role! You can request this on application.
If you or someone you know would like to apply, but are not confident using online systems, we will be happy to facilitate an offline application for you. Please email volunteering@alzheimers.org.uk for more info.
We strive to keep a safe and approachable space for our service users, so you must be willing to partake in keeping the space safe for all!
We are looking for a kind, empathetic, engaging team player, who is flexible and adaptable to different activities and engagement with our lovely service users. Everyone is encouraged to apply, however, we do have some male service users who could use some male companionship at the groups, so please, if you have the time to spare, apply now!
Most of our locations are accessible and we will be willing to endeavour to accommodate any accessibility needs.
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 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 Recruitment Team by emailing volunteering@alzheimers.org.uk 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.
