Community Link Volunteer

2 weeks ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Alzheimer's Society Full time

About The Role

Help us to extend our reach

We are here for anyone affected by dementia and are keen to reach people in all communities, including those who may be more at risk of isolation through language, accessibility needs, identity or background.

You'll play a crucial role in building and strengthening community links and raising awareness of the services we have available. You'll take part in events and talk to groups to raise awareness of dementia and to identify people affected by dementia who can share their dementia story with their wider community as well as with us. You'll also signpost people to access our services.

Role will be mostly community based with some home based elements. Hours are flexible and variable.

We're looking for a volunteer who belongs to, or is connected to, a particular community. This may be place based (rural), a particular ethnicity (black Caribbean/African, South Asian, Chinese etc.) or any other community (Roma, LGBTQ+, Disabled)

We're looking for someone to support our connection with these communities so existing links beneficial, or ideas of where to start.

Interested? To apply for this role please click on the 'Apply' button at the bottom of the page.

You'llbe great for the roleif:

  • You have a confident and friendly approach and are committed to including people from all backgrounds, treating them with dignity and as individuals
  • You have a good knowledge and understanding of your local community
  • You have excellent communication skills and are able to talk to a variety of audiences. The ability to communicate in languages other than English is not essential but may be helpful.
  • You are over the age of 18
If you find completing online applications difficult, please don't let this stop you from applying....please call or email us and we can support you with the application process. You can contact the Volunteering Support Team by emailing volunteering@alzheimers.org.uk or call on 0300 222 5706

About Alzheimer's Society

About Alzheimer's Society

Alzheimer's Society is here for everyone affected by dementia.

By 2025, an estimated 1 million people will be living with the condition in the UK, and many millions more carers, partners, families and friends will be affected.

Dementia is a complex condition, and there's no one-size fits all solution but until we find a cure, our aim is to transform lives today.

We do this by:

  • Providing flexible support servicesso that people with dementia, their carers and loved ones, can access expert advice and guidance, support through their most challenging days, and a safe space to turn when they need it.
  • Being a force for change - using research and influencing to push for breakthroughs that will change the lives of people affected by dementia now and in future.

Our Values

Determined to make a difference:We're passionate, we're focused and we make a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Trusted expert:We're listening, we're learning and we use experience and evidence.

Better together:We're open, we combine our strengths and we achieve more together.

Compassionate:We're kind, we're honest and we don't shy away from challenges.

Equal opportunities

Alzheimer's Society is committed to equal opportunities.

Alzheimer's Society embraces diversity, inclusion and accessibility for all of our people. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do.
This means ensuring our recruitment processes are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible to everyone.We will look at making reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition.

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