Involvement Group Support Volunteer

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About The Role

Are you passionate about enabling people affected by dementia to share their experiences and be heard? If so, then we'd love to hear from you!

Local Involvement activities enable people living with dementia to engage in meaningful activities within a group setting, either online or face-to-face, and to have a voice. They do this by using their experiences to influence the work both of Alzheimer's Society and the health and social care environment on matters to improve the quality of their lives.

You'll help to set up the room and tidy away at the end of the group as well as prepare and hand out refreshments. You'll welcome and talk with people living with dementia and assist them where necessary to engage in Involvement activities and, if supporting an online group, to join in the conversation. Some light administration duties, such as registering attendees or taking meeting notes may also be involved.

The Dementia Voice Local Group meets the first Thursday of every month at:

New Oscott Village
25 Fosseway Drive
Sutton Coldfield
BIRMINGHAM
B23 5GQ

The volunteer would be expected to be at the venue from 10:00 to 13:00 each month. In addition to the day of the meeting, there may be up to two hours per month of light admin or telephone calls to remind service users of the group dates and times.

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:

• Are aware of or are interested in learning about dementia and its impact on people, their needs and enabling them to share their experiences.
• Can demonstrate empathy, compassion and patience.
• Have good communication skills, especially listening, and are organised.
• Enjoy meeting new people and being part of a team.

Minimum age 16

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.