Awareness Raising Volunteer - BELFAST

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You’ll support local events, hold information stands, and display leaflets in a variety of venues and locations highly visible in your community, such as libraries and GP surgeries. You’ll ensure the information publicised in your community is up to date and accurate. You’ll also establish connections with local organisations and community groups to help achieve widespread awareness of the support we offer.

As a representative of Alzheimer’s Society, we will provide you with branded clothing, and you may also have the opportunity to be included in event pictures to showcase the Society's work in the local media. The role will take place primarily in locations across Belfast, with the opportunity (if desired) to volunteer at some events outside Belfast.

The role will primarily involve attending awareness stands to represent Alzheimer’s Society and speaking to the general public, providing information about Alzheimer’s Society services and support. This role is ideal for people who are keen to support individuals on their dementia journey and are comfortable speaking with members of the public.

We will support any new volunteers in their induction by attending events with experienced staff and/or volunteers, as well as meeting to understand the services and support available locally. The awareness raising volunteers and fundraising volunteers in Belfast meet every 2-3 months for a team meeting. This takes place in our office (30 Skegoneill Street, Belfast, BT15 3JL). This provides an opportunity for peer support and to find out about the work by different teams within Alzheimer’s Society.

The role can vary depending on awareness raising opportunities available, but it is usually a few hours every month. There is some opportunity for evening and weekend volunteering, but the majority of volunteering opportunities for information stands take place during the day. We would be keen to recruit more volunteers to our team with availability during the day.

This is an exciting and enjoyable role within a caring and compassionate team, who are keen to make a difference and support more people affected by dementia in Belfast.

Interested? For more information please contact volunteering@alzheimers.org.uk

You’ll be great for the role if:

• You enjoy meeting members of the public and attending local events.
• You are passionate about raising awareness about dementia in your local community.
• You have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• You are able to volunteer both independently and within a local team.
• You are able to travel to a variety of venues or events, bringing with you the relevant support information and materials.

Minimum age – 16 years old.

This is a flexible volunteer role which is carried out within your local area and on various days and times to suit your availability. 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 Support 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. We will look at making reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Meeting members of the public and attending local events.
• Attending awareness stands to represent Alzheimer’s Society.
• Attending team meetings.

Skills and experience gained:

• Communication Skills
• Event Support
• Teamwork
• Flexible - hours are based on your availability and other factors.