If you’re passionate about supporting carers of people living with dementia, then we have just the volunteer role for you! Our Carers’ Information and Support Programmes (commonly referred to as CrISP) are a series of workshops for people caring for a family member or friend with dementia. CrISP aims to improve the knowledge, skills and understanding of people caring for a person with dementia, by providing effective support and up-to-date and relevant information. We are looking for volunteers to support the delivery of the course which is 2 hour workshop being delivered every week over 6 weeks. The programme is to be delivered in community venues across the city of Sheffield. The volunteer will support the programme facilitator to set up the room, welcoming carers, giving out handouts and supporting any carers who may become distressed and need to take a moment outside the group. At the end of the workshop the volunteer will support with clearing the room. The locations at which we are holding this course are : Sheffield Grand Mosque - Firth Park, Masjid Quba Education Centre in Darnall Masjid Al-Huda Mosque - S3 7WT Dates and times of these will be released in the next few weeks Stephen Hill Methodist Church 547 Manchester Rd, Sheffield S10 5PL Thursday 23rd April 2026 to Thursday 20th August 2026.10.30am to 12.30pm Stocksbridge Christian Centre Cedar Road, Sheffield, England, S36 1AS Thursday 3rd September 2026 to Thursday 8th October 2026. 1pm to 3pm Crystal Peaks Adult Social Care Office, Sheffield 1-3 Peak Square, Waterthorpe, Crystal Peaks, Sheffield S20 7PH Thursday 4th June 2026 to Thursday 9th July 2025. 1pm to 3pm You can choose to support one or more of these locations, the requirement is to commit to the 6 week courses on an ongoing basis throught the year. A friendly face at the group, you’ll help carers feel at ease by chatting and listening to them and providing refreshments. You’ll encourage carers to share their experiences and provide information that will help them care for a person with dementia. You can also get involved by supporting at events to spread the word about the CrISP programme. 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 knowledge of dementia and its impact on people, or are willing to learn You have good listening and communication skills You’re able to be calm, patient and caring You are over the age of 16 If you find completing online applications difficult, please don't let this stop you from applyingplease call or email us and we can support you with the application process. You can contact the Volunteering Recruitment Team by emailing [email protected] or call on 0300 222 5706 About You About Alzheimer's Society Dementia is the UK's biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime. At Alzheimer's Society, we're the UK's leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be. Together with our supporters, we're working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.