Group Support Volunteer - Taunton

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 volunteering role takes place every other Tuesday between 9:30 and 12:30.
St James' Church Hall
St James Street
Taunton 
TA1 1JS
 
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 volunteering@alzheimers.org.uk or call on 0300 222 5706

About Alzheimer's SocietyDementia 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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