Dementia Awareness Champion; Volunteer

About The Role

Our Dementia Friends programme raises essential awareness of dementia. As a Dementia Friends Ambassador, you’ll change attitudes about dementia by delivering Dementia Friends Sessions and interacting with the public regularly. You’ll be a local representative, raising awareness of the work of Alzheimer’s Society and helping people affected by dementia access vital information and support, while guiding others (including businesses) on how they can support us.

This role is community-based and involves a minimum two-hour commitment, four times per year. There are many ways to get involved, such as handing out leaflets, encouraging service access, attending local events and talks, supporting fundraising activities, sharing social media posts, or putting up posters.

• Deliver Dementia Friends Sessions to diverse audiences and interact with the public to raise awareness of dementia and available support.
• Promote the work of Alzheimer’s Society and help people understand how to access information and support.
• Engage with local communities and businesses to explain ways they can support the Dementia Friends programme.
• Represent the organisation at local events, talks, and fundraising activities as a friendly, informative ambassador.
• Distribute leaflets and other informational materials to increase service awareness.

If your application is successful, you will need to complete 6 hours of training before starting as a volunteer. Training will be in two parts: 1 hour of eLearning and 5 hours of Dementia Friends Ambassador training (online).