Group Support Volunteer - MERTON

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.

I am looking for friendly, committed, reliable and caring volunteers who have a passion for assisting those living with dementia during the weekly dance/exercise session which takes place every Friday morning 10:30‑12. The venue is Merton Memory Hub, Whitford Gardens, CR4 4AB. We play worldwide music, Bollywood, afro‑beats, you name it. If you have a passion for dance and music please apply.

Duties:

• Meet and greet service users.
• Have chats with service users.
• Make tea/coffee.
• Assist them in the session.
• Provide reception duty at times if it gets very busy (opening the door and greeting).

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.

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. 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.