Our Dementia Friends programme raises absolutely essential awareness of dementia, but we need you to make it happen!
As a Dementia Friends Ambassador, you’ll be changing attitudes about dementia by delivering Dementia Friends Sessions and interacting with the public on a regular basis. A representative in your local area, you’ll also be raising awareness of the work of Alzheimer’s Society, helping to ensure people affected by dementia are aware of the vital information and support we offer, and people or businesses know about the ways in which they can support us.
This could include handing out our leaflets, encouraging the public to access our services and attending local events and talks. There are lots of other exciting ways you can get involved too, such as being a friendly face at local fundraising events, sharing social media posts or putting up posters.
This role is community-based covering Torbay, and requires a minimum two-hour commitment, four times per year.
We would love to see applications from under-represented groups across the Torbay area.
If your application is successful, you would need to complete 6 hours of training before starting as a volunteer. This would be in the form of eLearning (1 hour) and specific Dementia Friends Ambassadors training (5 hours online).
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 presentation skills or are willing to learn this skill (training and support given)
- Are proactive, organised and a natural influencer
- Are a good communicator and able to speak objectively and passionately about dementia
- Have basic IT skills – the ability to access websites and complete web-based forms
- Are over the age of 18
Minimum age 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 Recruitment Team by emailing [email protected] or call on 0300 222 5706
