If you’d like to support your local community by helping to ensure that people who are worried about or affected by dementia are aware of the support and advice services we offer, we have just the role for you!
You’ll support local events, hold information stands, and display leaflets in a variety of venues and locations highly visible in your community, such as libraries and GP surgeries. You’ll make sure the information publicised in your community is up to date and accurate. You’ll also establish connections with local organisations and community groups to help achieve widespread awareness of the support we offer. As a representative of Alzheimer's Society, we will provide you with branded clothing, and you may also have the opportunity to be included in event pictures to showcase the Society work in the local media.
This role is for an awareness raising volunteer working within the Monmouth Dementia Hub at Monmouth Community Hub and Library, Rolls Hall, Whitecross Street, Monmouth NP25 3BY
The Hub is manned by a Dementia Adviser Monday to Wednesday & Friday, 10am till 2pm.
The role will primarily be supporting the adviser in the day to day running of the Hub.
Ideally we would like the volunteer to be able to commit to 4 hours a week.
The Dementia Hub is a newly set up project as of January 2025 and is a place for anyone affected by dementia to access information, support and guidance.
This includes people with dementia, their carers, or anyone worried about their memory.
Due to the nature of the role, volunteers will need to be 18+.
We are looking for volunteers that have:
- Compassionate and active listening skills
- Confidence in working alone and as part of a team - this role requires the volunteer to work alongside the Hub lead, as well as manning the hub by themselves for periods of time, after training.
- Experience working with members of the public
- Experience working with people living with dementia and/or people
affected by dementia (desirable)
Interested? For more information please contact [email protected]
You’ll be great for the role if:
- You enjoy meeting members of the public and attending local events.
- You are passionate about raising awareness about dementia in your local community.
- You have good communication and interpersonal skills.
- You are able to volunteer both independently and within a local team.
- You are able to travel to a variety of venues or events, bringing with you the relevant support information and materials.
Minimum age – 16 years old
Where and when do I need to be available?
This is a flexible volunteer role which is carried out within your local area and on various days and times to suit your availability.
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
Dementia is the UK's biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.
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Together with our supporters, we're working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.
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