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 at the following groups, please state on your application which one you would like to attend:
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AREA
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GROUP
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DAY & TIME
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VENUE
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Amber Valley
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Alfreton
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Third Wednesday of the month
10.30am – 12pm
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Alfreton Town FC, North Street, Alfreton, DE557FZ
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Bolsover
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Bolsover
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Second Monday
of the month
11am – 12.30pm
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Bainbridge Hall Community Centre, Chapel Road, Bolsover, S44 6PX
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Chesterfield
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Chesterfield
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Fourth Friday
of each month;
10am to 11.30 am
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Chesterfield Fire Station, Spire Walk Business Park, Braidwood Way, S402WH
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Derbyshire Dales
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Matlock
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First Tuesday
of each month;
11am to 12.30pm
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Imperial Rooms, Imperial Road, Matlock, DE4 3NL
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Erewash
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Ilkeston
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First Friday
of each month;
11am to 12.30pm
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Ilkeston Fire Station, Derby Road, Ilkeston, DE75EZ
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Long Eaton
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Third Tuesday
of each month;
10.30 am to 12pm
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Erewash Voluntary Action, Granville Avenue, Long Eaton, NG10 4HD
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North-East Derbyshire
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Clay Cross
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Fourth Monday
of each month;
1.30pm to 3.00pm
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Clay Cross Social Care Centre, Market Street, Clay Cross, S45 9JE
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Dronfield
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Third Thursday
of each month;
11am to 12.30pm
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Dronfield Hall Barn, High Street, Dronfield S18 1PX
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South Derbyshire
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Melbourne
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First Monday
of each month;
11am to 12.30pm
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Melbourne Sports Park, Cockshut Lane, Melbourne, DE73 8DG
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Swadlincote
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Fourth Wednesday
of each month;
10am to 11.30am
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Oakland Village, Hall Farm Road Swadlincote DE11 8ND
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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