Group Support Volunteer- Dorset

3 weeks ago


Dorset, 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.

This group is held in the Wingfield Room, Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne, DT9 3AA, on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Thursdays of the month, from 10:30am to 12.00pm. Volunteers are expected to arrive 30 minutes before these sessions in order to help set up the venue.

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