At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and encourage people affected by dementia in engaging activities and socialising.
- Company: Join a compassionate team dedicated to making a difference in the community.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, meet new people, and make a positive impact.
- Other info: Flexible role with monthly meetings and opportunities to travel around Luton.
- Why this job: Be a friendly face and help create meaningful connections for those affected by dementia.
- Qualifications: Good communication skills, empathy, and a willingness to learn about dementia.
The predicted salary is between 20800 - 25000 £ per year.
About The Role
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.
This role is based out in the community across Luton.
The group attends a variety of activities each month, and while there may occasionally be use of an indoor venue during the winter months, there is no fixed meeting place.
Volunteers must therefore be able to travel independently around Luton as required.
The group meets monthly, on the first Thursday of every month, typically between 12:30pm and 3:00pm, depending on the planned activity.
Responsibilities
- Welcome and talk to people affected by dementia, helping them feel comfortable.
- Ensure participants are offered refreshments.
- Encourage participation in group activities and socialisation.
- Help set up activities and tidy up after the group.
Qualifications
- 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.
Interested? Please click on the 'Apply' button at the bottom of the page.
Note: If you find completing online applications difficult, please don't let this stop you from applying.
You can contact the Volunteering Recruitment Team by emailing volunteering@alzheimers. org. uk or call on 0300 222 5706.
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