Group Facilitator Volunteer - Luton

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About The Role

If you're confident, enjoy meeting new people and are interested in providing meaningful activities for people affected by dementia, then we'd love to hear from you!

Our groups provide a welcoming and supportive space for people affected by dementia to engage in activities, socialise with others and get support and information.

As a Group Facilitator Volunteer, you'll provide key support with the administration and running of the group, by coordinating and facilitating activities, welcoming people to the group and keeping records of those attending. You'll also support with the set-up and tidying away after the group, as well as providing encouragement to people attending to participate in the activities on offer. As well as carrying out the role as part of a team, there may be opportunities to facilitate these group sessions unsupervised, should the need arise.

This role will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal Records Check from either the Disclosure and Barring Service (England & Wales), Disclosure Scotland Check (Scotland) or AccessNI (Northern Ireland). If you require further information regarding Criminal Records Check, please contact [email protected]

Our group services offer people affected by dementia under the age of 65, and their carers, the opportunity to access support and information, to meet others in a similar situation and to engage in meaningful activities in a
welcoming and relaxed environment.

As a Group Facilitator Volunteer, you will play a key role in supporting the running of the group and help with the planning and delivery of activities, supporting the wellbeing of people affected by dementia. There may be occasions where you have the opportunity to facilitate these group sessions unsupervised, should the need arise. Please note that the ability to travel independently across Luton is required.

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:

• You have good verbal communication and facilitation skills
• You are confident and enthusiastic
• You enjoy meeting new people and being part of a team
• You are aware of or are willing to learn about dementia and its impact on people
• You can demonstrate empathy and compassion

Minimum age 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 You

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.