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.
We are running a brand new activity group in Basildon Library starting in May 2026. We are looking for 2 volunteers who have good communication skills, the ability to interact with people living with dementia and their carers and to use their own initiative to see when support is required. You will need to join in with an activity each month and support those attending the group to join in too. This group will run for 6 months May - October. 2 hours a month - 2nd Wednesday of the month 9.45am - 11.45am