Group Facilitator Volunteer - Nottingham
Alzheimers Society ·
About The Role Please note that this volunteer role involves supporting a group for specific periods throughout the year: Applicants must be able to commit to a minimum of six months to support Cognitive Stimulation Therapy sessions, which run in seven-week blocks, twice a week.
Sessions last one hour and may take place on Tuesday mornings or afternoons, Wednesday mornings, Thursday mornings or afternoons, or Friday mornings. The expectation would be that volunteers attend two sessions per week.
Please only apply if you are able to support this schedule. Please also be aware that venues and dates may vary across the city and county, with full details provided well in advance. This role would suit candidates who are able to commit their time during these periods.
If you're confident, enjoy meeting new people and are interested in providing meaningful activities for people affected by dementia, then we'd love to hear from you! Our groups provide a welcoming and supportive space for people affected by dementia to engage in activities, socialise with others and get support and information.
As a Group Facilitator Volunteer, you'll provide key support with the administration and running of the group, by coordinating and facilitating activities, welcoming people to the group and keeping records of those attending.
You'll also support with the set-up and tidying away after the group, as well as providing encouragement to people attending to participate in the activities on offer. As well as carrying out the role as part of a team, there may be opportunities to facilitate these group sessions unsupervised, should the need arise.
This role will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal Records Check from either the Disclosure and Barring Service (England