Overview
As a Dementia Friends Ambassador, you will help change attitudes about dementia by delivering Dementia Friends Sessions and interacting with the public on a regular basis. Your role is community‑based, requiring a minimum two‑hour commitment, four times per year, and you will raise awareness of the work of Alzheimer's Society: ensuring people affected by dementia are aware of the vital information and support we offer and people or businesses know how they can help.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver Dementia Friends Sessions and engage with visitors at local events, talks and fundraising activities.
* Raise awareness of Alzheimer's Society and the services we offer.
* Hand out leaflets, encourage the public to access our services and attend local events and talks.
* Act as a friendly face at fundraising events, share social media posts or put up posters.
* Commit to a minimum two‑hour session, four times per year.
* Apply to locations in or near Eltham, Finchley, Harrow, Hillingdon, Richmond, Tottenham, Uxbridge and Wimbledon (under‑represented groups in London are encouraged).
Volunteer Requirements
* Minimum commitment: 2 hours, four times per year.
* Location: Applicants must be willing to volunteer in the specified London areas.
* Training: 6 hours of eLearning (1 hour) and Dementia Friends Ambassadors training (5 hours online) completed after successful application.
* Age: Over 18 years old.
Personal Attributes
* Good presentation skills or willingness to learn (training provided).
* Proactive, organised and a natural influencer.
* Excellent communicator with the ability to speak objectively and passionately about dementia.
* Basic IT skills – ability to navigate websites and complete web‑based forms.
* Over the age of 18 years old.
About Alzheimer's Society
Alzheimer's Society is here for everyone affected by dementia. By 2025, an estimated one million people will be living with the condition in the UK, and many millions more carers, partners, families and friends will be affected. Dementia is a complex condition, and there is no one‑size‑fits‑all solution, but until we find a cure, our aim is to transform lives today. We do this by:
* Providing flexible support services so that people with dementia, their carers and loved ones can access expert advice and guidance, support through their most challenging days, and a safe space to turn when they need it.
* Being a force for change – using research and influencing to push for breakthroughs that will change the lives of people affected by dementia now and in future.
Values
Determined to make a difference: We’re passionate, focused, and we make a lasting impact for people affected by dementia. Trusted expert: We’re listening, learning, and we use experience and evidence. Better together: We’re open, we combine our strengths and we achieve more together. Compassionate: We’re kind, honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.
Equal Opportunities
Alzheimer's Society is committed to equal opportunities. We embrace diversity, inclusion and accessibility for all of our people. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. This means ensuring our recruitment processes are barrier‑free and as inclusive as possible to everyone. We will look at making reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability or long‑term condition.
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