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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.
This group is held in the Wingfield Room, Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne, DT9 3AA, on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Thursdays of the month, from 10:30am to 12.00pm. Volunteers are expected to arrive 30 minutes before these sessions in order to help set up the venue.
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.
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