Group Support Volunteer
Alzheimer's Society
Support Group facilitator by encouraging people living with dementia to take part in activities at group sessions. Also support carers in training sessions.
Support the group facilitator for in-person peer support meetings. Your involvement as a Group Support Volunteer will enable people affected by dementia to engage in activities to support their wellbeing, to receive the support they need and to socialise in a welcoming and relaxed environment. Welcoming and talking to people affected by dementia, enabling them to feel comfortable and included. • Helping to set up the location and tidying away at the end of the group. • Preparing and distributing refreshments. • Encouraging and supporting people affected by dementia to participate in activities at the group location. • Referring group participants to Society staff for further support as appropriate
Caring,Community Work
N/A
People skills, empathy and patience. Lived experience of a caring or working with someone with dementia will be helpful but not necessary. Good communication skills
We will make you feel welcome, included and respected. • You will receive training, ongoing supervision and support. • You can claim pre-agreed out of pocket expenses (e.g. travel) in line with our policy. • We’ll keep you up to date with relevant policies and procedures that apply to your role. • You’ll have access to learning, development and engagement opportunities.
4 hours per month
N/A
Lewisham Area Community based
We run a group at the Bellingham Leisure Centre and also at St Mary Centre Ladywell and St Laurences Catford. Its Lewisham wide.
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