Area of interest: Supporting Adults, Sharing Existing or Learning New Skills, Dementia
Number of Volunteers required: 4
Organisation: Alzheimer's Society
Location: North Staffordshire and SoT
Description:
Help us to extend our reach! We are here for anyone affected by dementia and are keen to reach people in all communities, including those who may be more at risk of isolation through language, accessibility needs, identity or background.
You’ll play a crucial role in building and strengthening community links and raising awareness of the services we have available. You’ll take part in events and talk to groups to raise awareness of dementia and to identify people affected by dementia who can share their dementia story with their wider community as well as with us. You’ll also signpost people to access our services.
Volunteers need to live in the local area to support with events across North Staffordshire and Stoke On Trent. Volunteers must be able to travel independently.
You’ll be great for the role if:
* You have a confident and friendly approach and are committed to including people from all backgrounds, treating them with dignity and as individuals.
* You have a good knowledge and understanding of your local community.
* You have excellent communication skills and are able to talk to a variety of audiences. The ability to communicate in languages other than English is not essential but may be helpful.
* You are over the age of 18.
About Alzheimer's Society
At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.
Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.
Our Values
We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focused and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.
Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.
Equal Opportunities
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.
You will be required to have a DBS check which will be submitted by ourselves and you will be reimbursed for vehicle travel expenses. To register your interest please click here. If you have already registered with us and are also interested in this role, or if you would like more information please contact us.
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