Group Support Volunteer- East Riding

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. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support at two of our activity groups (please state clearly on your application which group you wish to be considered for) : Hessle Activity Group- the group meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 10.

30am-12.30pm at Hessle Sporting Football Club, King George V fields, Boothferry Road, Hessle, HU13 9AN. Bridlington Musical and Activity Group- the group meets on the last Thursday of the month from 1-3pm at Applegarth Court, Applegarth Lane, Bridlington, YO16 7NE. 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 volunteering@alzheimers.org.uk or call on 0300 222 5706 About Alzheimer's Society Dementia is the UK's biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.

At Alzheimer's Society, we're the UK's leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.

Together with our supporters, we're working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.