Group Support Volunteer - North Hertfordshire
Group Support Volunteer - North Hertfordshire

Group Support Volunteer - North Hertfordshire

Volunteer No home office possible
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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.

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support at our groups across North Hertfordshire. Please state clearly on your application which group you are interested in:
Tuesdays and Thursdays 1-4pm at Hampson Park, Hampson Park Webb Rise, Stevenage, SG1 5QU
Monday and Wednesday 1-4pm at Jackmans Community centre, Ivel Court, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 2NL

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.

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 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 [email protected] or call on 0300 222 5706

About You

About Alzheimer’s Society

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.

Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.

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Contact Detail:

Alzheimers Society Recruiting Team

Group Support Volunteer - North Hertfordshire
Alzheimers Society

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