Community Link Volunteer East Riding

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.

This exciting role will support Alzheimer's Society's Forget Me Not Movement and our Making Waves event at The Deep, helping us start meaningful conversations, reduce stigma, and ensure people affected by dementia know where to turn for information, advice and support.

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.

• Represent Alzheimer's Society at community events, awareness activities and campaigns.
• Support the delivery of the Forget Me Not Movement and Making Waves initiatives.
• Start friendly, supportive conversations with members of the public about dementia.
• Signpost people affected by dementia to appropriate local services and support.
• Help build relationships with community groups, organisations and local partners.
• Encourage communities to become more dementia-friendly and inclusive.
• Distribute information and promotional materials.
• Gather feedback and insights from local communities to help shape future activities.
• Work alongside staff, volunteers and community partners to maximise engagement and impact.

• 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

Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.

At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.

Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.

Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.