Group Support Volunteer - Hertfordshire

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Dementia Support Services

Regular Volunteer

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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 volunteers to support with any of the following groups:

Monday Groups:

Croxley Green Together Group, 2-4pm at Croxley Baptist Church, 225 Baldwins Lane, Croxley Green, WD3 3LH.

St Albans Together Group, 2-4pm at Marshalwick Community Centre, The Ridgeway, Marshalwick, St Albans, AL4 9TU.

Letchworth Together Group, 1.30-3.30pm at Jackmans Community Centre, Ivel Court, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 2NL.

Young Onset Dementia (YOD) Hemel Together Group, 1.30-3.30pm on the 1^st and 3^rd Monday of the month at South Hill Centre, Cemetery Hill, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1JF.

Tuesday Groups:

Hertford Together Group, 11.15am-1pm at St Johns Hall, All Saints Church, Churchfields, Hertford, SG13 8AE.

Watford/Stanborough Together Group, 1-3pm at Stanborough Seventh-day Church, Watford, WD25 9JL.

Stevenage Together Group 1.30-3.30pm at Hampson Park, Webb Rise, Stevenage, SG1 5QU.

Wednesday Groups:

Cheshunt Together Group, 10am-12pm at Tesco community room, Brookfield Centre, Waltham Cross, EN8 0TA.

South Oxhey Together Group, 10.30am-12.30pm at Clitheroe Centre, Clitheroe Gardens, South Oxhey, W19 6RP.

Hoddesdon Together Group 2-4pm at St Cuthberts Church, Whitley Road, Hoddesdon, Herts, EN11 OPU.

Watford- Robin House Together Group, 2-4pm at Robin House, 157 York Way, Watford, WD25 9SJ.

Letchworth Together Group, 1.30-3.30pm at Jackmans community Centre, Ivel Court, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 2NL.

Thursday Groups:

Theobalds Together Group, 10am-12pm at Cheshunt Royal British Legion, 37 Crossbrook Street, Cheshunt, EN8 8LR.

Borehamwood Together Group, 10am-12pm at Maxwell Park Community Centre, Maxwell Road, Borehamwood, WD6 1JJ.

Potters Bar Together Group 2-4pm at St John’s Methodist Church, 47 Baker Street, Potters Bar, EN6 2DZ.

Abbotts Together Group, 2-4pm at Abbotts Langley Methodist Church Hall, 1 Langley Road, Abbotts Langley, WD5 0EH.

Stevenage Together Group, 1.30-3.30pm at Hampson Park, Webb Rise, Stevenage, SG1 5QU.

Friday Groups:

St Albans Together Group, 10-11.15am at Redbourn Village Hall, High Street, Redbourn, AL3 7LW.

Welwyn Garden City Together Group, 2-4pm at United Reform Church, Church Road, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6PR.

Sawbridgeworth Together Group, 12-2pm at High Wych Memorial Hall, High Wych Road, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 0HZ.

Stevenage Together Group, 2-4pm at Stevenage United Reform Church, Cutty’s Lane, Stevenage, SG1 1UL.

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.

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Hertfordshire

Dementia Support Services

Regular Volunteer

16+

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