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Group Support Volunteer

4 months ago

County Durham, 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 role is based in Darlington. The group meet once a month on the last Thursday of the month from 1pm until 4pm We are looking for someone initially for 4 hours, to assist with the Dementia Cafe and the activities.