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Group Support Volunteer - Derbyshire

Alzheimer's Society
Volunteer
On-site
Derbyshire, United Kingdom

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.

We are looking for volunteers to support at the following groups, please state on your application which one you would like to attend:

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GROUP

DAY & TIME

VENUE

Amber Valley

Alfreton

Third Wednesday of the month

10.30am – 12pm

Alfreton Town FC, North Street, Alfreton, DE557FZ

Bolsover

Bolsover

Second Monday

of the month

11am – 12.30pm

Bainbridge Hall Community Centre, Chapel Road, Bolsover, S44 6PX

Chesterfield

Chesterfield

Fourth Friday

of each month;

10am to 11.30 am

Chesterfield Fire Station, Spire Walk Business Park, Braidwood Way, S402WH

Derbyshire Dales

Matlock

First Tuesday

of each month;

11am to 12.30pm

Imperial Rooms, Imperial Road, Matlock, DE4 3NL

 

Erewash

Ilkeston

First Friday

of each month;

11am to 12.30pm

Ilkeston Fire Station, Derby Road, Ilkeston, DE75EZ

 

Long Eaton

Third Tuesday

of each month;

10.30 am to 12pm

Erewash Voluntary Action, Granville Avenue, Long Eaton, NG10 4HD

North-East Derbyshire

Clay Cross

Fourth Monday

of each month;

1.30pm to 3.00pm

Clay Cross Social Care Centre, Market Street, Clay Cross, S45 9JE

 

Dronfield

Third Thursday

of each month;

11am to 12.30pm

Dronfield Hall Barn, High Street, Dronfield S18 1PX

South Derbyshire

Melbourne

First Monday

of each month;

11am to 12.30pm

Melbourne Sports Park, Cockshut Lane, Melbourne, DE73 8DG

 

Swadlincote

Fourth Wednesday

of each month;

10am to 11.30am

 

Oakland Village, Hall Farm Road Swadlincote DE11 8ND

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 good verbal communication and listening skills
  • 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
  • You are over the age of 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 Recruitment Team by emailing [email protected] or call on 0300 222 5706

About Alzheimer's Society

About Alzheimer’s Society

Alzheimer’s Society is here for everyone affected by dementia.

By 2025, an estimated 1 million people will be living with the condition in the UK, and many millions more carers, partners, families and friends will be affected.

Dementia is a complex condition, and there’s no one-size fits all solution but until we find a cure, our aim is to transform lives today.

We do this by:

  • Providing flexible support services so that people with dementia, their carers and loved ones, can access expert advice and guidance, support through their most challenging days, and a safe space to turn when they need it.
  • Being a force for change - using research and influencing to push for breakthroughs that will change the lives of people affected by dementia now and in future.

Our Values

Determined to make a difference: We're passionate, we're focused and we make a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Trusted expert: We're listening, we're learning and we use experience and evidence.

Better together: We're open, we combine our strengths and we achieve more together.

Compassionate: We're kind, we're honest and we don't shy away from challenges.

Equal opportunities

Alzheimer’s Society is committed to equal opportunities.

Alzheimer’s Society embraces diversity, inclusion and accessibility for all of our people. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do.
This means ensuring our recruitment processes are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible to everyone. We will look at making reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition.