Community Link Volunteer - Birmingham and Solihull

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About The Role

Help us to extend our reach!

We are here for anyone affected by dementia and are keen to reach people in all communities, including those who may be more at risk of isolation through language, accessibility needs, identity or background.

You'll play a crucial role in building and strengthening community links and raising awareness of the services we have available. You'll take part in events and talk to groups to raise awareness of dementia and to identify people affected by dementia who can share their dementia story with their wider community as well as with us. You'll also signpost people to access our services.

We are looking for a Cantonese-speaking Community Link Volunteer to cover the Birmingham & Solihull area.

The role will involve supporting our Dementia Adviser with talks and awareness-raising activities with the Cantonese-speaking community including the following:
Creating and strengthening relationships with communities and individuals.
Taking part in events and talking to groups to raise awareness of dementia and the support services available.
Helping to identify people affected by dementia who can share their dementia story with their wider community and Alzheimer's Society.
Signposting people to access services that are provided by Alzheimer's Society.
You will need to be able to travel independently throughout the Birmingham & Solihull area. Hours are various and flexible.

我們正在招募廣東話社區連繫義工,負責伯明翰和索利哈爾地區的工作。
此義工角色將協助我們的Dementia Adviser為廣東話社群舉辦講座和進行推廣活動,以提升對認知障礙症的認識,包括以下內容:
• 建立及鞏固與社區及不同人士的聯繫。
• 參與活動,向廣東話社群介紹認知障礙症及相關支援服務。
• 協助尋找社區中受認知障礙症影響的人士,鼓勵他們分享自身經歷。
• 為有需要的人士提供資訊,指引他們使用Alzheimer's Society提供的服務。
您需要能夠自行前往伯明翰和索利哈爾地區的不同地點進行義務工作。義工時數按需要彈性安排。

社區連繫義工
我們為何需要你
我們致力為受認知障礙症影響的人士提供支援,確保每個人都能獲得合適的資訊和指導。我們希望服務不同社群,包括因語言、無障礙需要、身份或背景等原因較容易被忽略或感到孤立的人士。
社區連繫義工在建立社區網絡和推廣服務方面擔當著重要角色,幫助更多人認識認知障礙症及現有的支援服務。

你的角色
• 建立及鞏固與社區及不同人士的聯繫。
• 參與活動,向公眾介紹認知障礙症及相關支援服務。
• 協助尋找受認知障礙症影響的人士,鼓勵他們分享自己的經歷,讓更多人認識認知障礙症。
• 提供資訊,指引有需要的人士使用Alzheimer's Society的服務。

如果你符合以下條件,這個義工角色可能適合你
• 具備自信和親切的態度,樂於與不同背景的人溝通,尊重他們的需要,並願意建立包容的環境。
• 熟悉當區社區,對當地有一定認識。
• 具備良好的溝通能力,能夠與不同群體交流。（懂得廣東話。)

我們會為你提供
• 歡迎你加入成為我們的義工,讓你感受到尊重和包容。
• 提供培訓及持續督導和支援,確保你可以投入義工工作。
• 你可以根據我們的政策,報銷經預先批准的實報實銷開支（如交通費)。
• 定期向你更新與此義工角色相關的資訊和指引。
• 讓你參與不同的學習、發展和義工活動,擴展你的經驗和技能。

我們對你的期望
為了確保認知障礙症人士的安全,我們需要你:
• 提供一位推薦人及身份證明文件。
• 建議你至少參與6個月,讓你有更充分的時間發揮義工角色。
• 初步培訓大約需要2小時,之後會定期提供補充培訓。
• 你需要自備電腦、網絡連接及電話,方便接收資訊和聯絡我們的團隊。

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 a confident and friendly approach and are committed to including people from all backgrounds, treating them with dignity and as individuals
• You have a good knowledge and understanding of your local community
• You have excellent communication skills and are able to talk to a variety of audiences. The ability to communicate in languages other than English is not essential but may be helpful.
• You are over the age of 18

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, focussed 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.