Group Support Volunteer - Prescot

Alzheimer's Society; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

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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 to support our Activity Group at Whiston Town Hall, Old Colliery Road, L35 3QX. We meet fortnightly on a Wednesday afternoon from 1pm - 3pm.

We are looking for someone to join our team who is happy to engage with people living with dementia and their carers to support them to get the most out of our exercise and other activities.

Responsibilities

1. Setting up the venue and preparing activities.
2. Meeting, greeting and helping our attendees to settle in when they arrive.
3. Preparing refreshments.
4. Supporting service users throughout the sessions, encouraging participation in activities, and interacting with carers and people living with dementia.
5. Helping staff to tidy up after the group session.
6. Supporting with evaluation of the group.
7. Completing basic training as required, including annual updates (this can be done online).

You will need to be confident in being able to approach and interact with attendees, welcoming them with a smile, and making conversation. Enthusiasm is a must, as our activity groups are all about getting involved and trying new things.

If you have any hobbies or talents that are appropriate for our group we would be happy for you to contribute to the planning of activities and lead them too!

You will be a key part of our team and other opportunities for learning and volunteering will be available to you.

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 Support Team by emailing [email protected] or call on 0300 222 5706.

About Alzheimer's Society

Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.

There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.

At Alzheimer's Society we're working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We're here for everyone living with dementia.

As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK's largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.

Our Values

We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focused, and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don't shy away from challenges.

Through our values, we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

Equal Opportunities

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process, we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.