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.
Have you any previous experience of singing or dancing groups?
Have you any experience of working with the elderly, people living with memory problems or dementia?
Support Volunteer for Alzheimers Society Dementia Café in Thornaby offering activities of Singing and Dancing for the Brain
Held at The Village Green Venue, Green Lane, Thornaby
TS17 8PX
The Third Monday of the Month 12.30 - 3.30, (Group is on 1-3)
Looking for someone who enjoys music to help with singing for the brain with dancing and musical movement.
To welcome people in and make them feel at ease, encouraging and assisting people to join in with the singing and musical movement.
Assist with refreshments.
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 Support Team by emailing [email protected] or call on 0300 222 5706