Group Support Volunteer - North Nottinghamshire

Alzheimer's Society

North Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
On-site
Good verbal communication
Good listening skills
Enjoy meeting new people
The Alzheimer's Society is seeking a Group Support Volunteer in North Nottinghamshire to assist individuals affected by dementia in engaging in activities and socializing in group settings. The role involves welcoming participants, providing refreshments, and ensuring a comfortable environment for meaningful interactions

Job Summary

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • This role is to support at our Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) groups, which involves engaging in group activities to stimulate memory, attention, language and problem-solving.

Matching Summary

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The Alzheimer's Society is seeking a Group Support Volunteer in North Nottinghamshire to assist individuals affected by dementia in engaging in activities and socializing in group settings. The role involves welcoming participants, providing refreshments, and ensuring a comfortable environment for meaningful interactions.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • good verbal communication
  • good listening skills
  • enjoy meeting new people
  • part of a team
  • demonstrate empathy
  • demonstrate compassion

Nice-to-have

  • aware of dementia impact
  • willing to learn about dementia

Key Requirements

  • over the age of 16

Work Rights

Not specified

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