Group Support Volunteer

4 weeks ago


Essex, United Kingdom Alzheimer's Society Full time

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.

I am looking for a volunteer to support a walking group in Hylands Park, Chelmsford. The group will meet once a month on a Tuesday morning. The volunteer I am looking for will be able to commit 2 hours a month to the group, be able to confidently engage with everyone who attends and enjoy a leisurely stroll around the park in most weathers 

Online training will be provided to the successful candidate.

Travel and parking expenses will be reimbursed on submission of an expenses form.

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