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.
We have opportunities at several groups across Derby City: Please mention which group(s) you wish to support when you apply Let’s Make it – Craft Group Meets from 10am-12.30pm Alternative Tuesdays Meeting Location - DE1 2XX Lifting the Cloud DEEP Group Meets from 1.30pm-3.30pm every 4th Friday of the month Meeting Location - DE21 7FG Spondon Carers Group Meets from 1.30pm-3.30pm every 4th Friday of the month Meeting Location - DE21 7FG Working Age Dementia (Under 65’s) & Rare Dementia Walking Group Meets from 10am - 12pm every 1st Saturday of the month Meeting Location - DE72 3EP 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.