About The Role
We are passionate about promoting social inclusion for people living with dementia. We are looking for volunteers that will support people living with dementia to attend and participate in local pre-arranged social activities/groups.
This role will be crucial in helping people to stay connected and engaged with their communities and reduce social isolation.
This is a flexible role, with an expected commitment of around 8 hours per month. Volunteers should ideally have knowledge of one or some of the areas around Market Drayton, Whitchurch, Wem or Ellesmere.
This role will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Criminal Records Check from either theDisclosure and Barring Service (England & Wales), Disclosure Scotland Check (Scotland) or AccessNI (Northern Ireland). If you require further information regarding Criminal Records Checks,please contactvolunteering@alzheimers.org.uk
You’ll be great for the role if you:
- Have an interest in developing meaningful relationships and making a real difference.
- Are committed to supporting people living with and affected by dementia to remain active in their local communities.
- Can demonstrate empathy, compassion and patience.
- Have good listening and communication skills.
- You are aware of or are willing to learn about dementia and its impact on people.
Minimum age 18 years
Interested? To apply for this role please click on the ‘Apply’ button at the bottom of the page.
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 RecruitmentTeam by emailingvolunteering@alzheimers.org.ukor call on0300 222 5706
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.
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