Group Support Volunteer - Essex, United Kingdom - Alzheimer's Society

Description

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.

We are looking for help to support a 6 weekly peer support group for people living with dementia and their carers.

Area:
Thurrock Essex, this is a moving venue, moving every 6 weeks to a new area within Thurrock. Starting in Corringham and moving out to, Grays, Aveley, South Ockenden & Tilbury


Time & Day:
Every Thursday, 10.30am