Group Support Volunteer - North Somerset and Bristol

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.

There are several groups that are looking for volunteers, you can choose to volunteer at just one, or more if you are able to!

Activity Group

This volunteering role will take you to different venues across North Somerset and Bristol, and is a mix of indoor and outdoor activities, such as walking, museums, and indoor bowling. We try to ensure we have a good variety of activities so there is something for everyone. Walks are no longer than three miles. Volunteers need to be available from 10:30am to 12:00pm every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. Ability to drive is essential due to the locations we cover.

Clevedon Tea Dance

We are looking for an enthusiastic volunteer to support at our Clevedon Tea Dance, which takes place at Tickenham Village Hall, 205 Clevedon Road, Tickenham, BS21 6RX on the second Thursday of each month from 2-3.45pm. Volunteers should be available from 1.30-4pm.

Cleeve Activity Group

This group takes place on the second Thursday of each month, from 10:00am to midday at Cleeve Village Hall, Main Road, Cleeve, BS49 4PH.

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 good verbal communication and listening skills
• You enjoy meeting new people and being part of a team
• You are aware of or are willing to learn about dementia and its impact on people
• You can demonstrate empathy and compassion
• You are over the age of 16