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.
Interested? To apply for this role please click on the 'Apply' button at the bottom of the page.
This volunteering opportunity is to support with the West Cheshire Young Onset Dementia group. This is a Peer Support Group aimed at those aged under 65 who have been diagnosed with any type of dementia and their carers.
The groups take place every First Wednesday of each month from 12.30pm until 2pm at Hoole United Reform Church, Hoole Road, Chester, CH2 3NT. Volunteers would be expected to support in setting up the room and tidying away at the end, for this we would expect volunteers to arrive 30 minutes before the start time and allow 30 minutes after the finish time.
The group is very informal and welcoming. You would be supporting the Group Leader, who will work with you to support the group.
Interested? To apply for this role please click on the 'Apply' button at the bottom of the page.
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds, communities, and experiences.
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