Awareness Raising Volunteer

Alzheimer’s Society

  • Age: 18+
  • Northern Ireland
  • Out of Pocket expenses provided

Hours

3 hours per month

Where we are

30 Skegoneill Street
Belfast
BT15 3JL

About the Volunteer Opportunity

We need to ensure that information and advice about dementia is as visible and accessible as possible for
everyone, including people who are worried about or affected by dementia.
As an Awareness Raising Volunteer, you’ll be enabling us to reach people and groups within your community
and help us to make sure they are aware of the support and advice services which Alzheimer’s Society offers.
You will be instrumental in helping us to achieve widespread awareness of our regional and national support,
helping us to be there for everyone affected by dementia.

What you will be doing:

  • Representing Alzheimer’s Society at events and holding information stands in your community.
  • Speaking with members of the public about the critical work of the Society and the support available.
  • Display information in accessible and visible locations in your community, ensuring it remains accurate
    and up to date.
  • Establish connections with local organisations and community groups.
    This role will suit you if you
  • Are passionate about raising awareness of dementia in your local area.
  • Have great communication and interpersonal skills and can build relationships in your community.
  • Can volunteer both independently and within a local team.
  • Can travel to a variety of venues or events, bringing with you the relevant materials.
  • Able to volunteer in a flexible way to suit your availability and the requirements of your local area.

 

What you can expect from us

  • We will make you feel welcome, included, and respected.
  • You will receive training, ongoing supervision and support.
  • You can claim pre-agreed out of pocket expenses (for example, travel) in line with our policy.
  • We’ll keep you up to date with relevant policies and procedures that apply to your role.
  • You’ll have access to learning, development and engagement opportunities for volunteers.

What we need from you:

  • To ensure the safety and security of people with dementia we ask for:
  • One reference and proof of identity.
  • To put the role into practice most effectively volunteers are recommended to continue for at least 3 months.
  • Learning at the start will take about 2 hours, followed by periodic refreshers

About the Organisation

At the heart of Alzheimer’s Society is our commitment to those affected by Dementia.

We understand those living with Dementia need us to be prepared for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Together, our staff and volunteer network incorporate our values into all aspects of their roles, making sure our focus on the future is in caring and capable hands.

We need to ensure that information and advice about dementia is as visible and accessible as possible for everyone, including people who are worried about or affected by dementia.

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Register your interest

Volunteers may be required to complete an Access NI disclosure for some volunteering roles.  A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a volunteer position.