Awareness Raising volunteer
Alzheimer's Society
As an Awareness Raising Volunteer, you’ll be enabling us to reach people and groups within your community and help us to make sure they are aware of the support and advice services which Alzheimer’s Society offers. You will be instrumental in helping us to achieve widespread awareness of our regional and national support, helping us to be there for everyone affected by dementia.
Why we need you We need to ensure that information and advice about dementia is as visible and accessible as possible for everyone, including people who are worried about or affected by dementia. As an Awareness Raising Volunteer, you’ll be enabling us to reach people and groups within your community and help us to make sure they are aware of the support and advice services which Alzheimer’s Society offers. You will be instrumental in helping us to achieve widespread awareness of our regional and national support, helping us to be there for everyone affected by dementia. What you will be doing • Representing Alzheimer’s Society at events and holding information stands in your community. • Speaking with members of the public about the critical work of the Society and the support available. • Display information in accessible and visible locations in your community, ensuring it remains accurate and up to date. • Establish connections with local organisations and community groups.
Advice, Information & Support,Caring
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empathy, people person, caring and good communication skills
This role will suit you if you • Are passionate about raising awareness of dementia in your local area. • Have great communication and interpersonal skills and can build relationships in your community. • Can volunteer both independently and within a local team. • Can travel to a variety of venues or events, bringing with you the relevant materials. • Able to volunteer in a flexible way to suit your availability and the requirements in the borough of Lewisham. What you can expect from us • 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 (for example, 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 for volunteers.
4-6 hours a month We are flexible with the time and the day, we want you to fit us in with your commitments. We will work within your availability, so nothing is set in stone!
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Lewisham borough at various places incl GP practise, libraries
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