Volunteering
People often ask if there is any way they can help us.
This is sometimes because we have supported a family member through their dementia journey, or because they are aware of the work we do in local communities.
Some of the roles require specialist training in dementia awareness, which we can supply. Others just require enthusiasm and commitment.
It is up to you how much you do or how little. Even a few hours each month can make a big difference to the services we can provide.
Volunteer Roles
SUPPORT WORKER for our HOME AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICE (HACSS)
Visiting a person with dementia in his or her home to offer companionship and conversation. This is the most specialist of the volunteer roles and requires training before meeting clients.
DAY CLUB VOLUNTEER
Working alongside experienced staff in our day clubs in Trowbridge, Devizes and Westbury.
DAY CLUB DRIVERS
Driving members from their homes to the club and back, one day a week. Mileage is paid. All volunteers for day clubs, including drivers, will be given dementia awareness training.
ALZHEIMER CAFÉS
Our monthly cafes in Westbury and Marlborough offer a friendly meeting place and information for people with dementia and their families.
Volunteers serve and clear away refreshments and help to provide a friendly welcome.
SINGING FOR THE BRAIN®
Volunteers are essential to the smooth running of our therapeutic singing groups. They sit with the singers, sometimes leading a small group of singers, or help with refreshments.
MOVEMENT FOR THE MIND
A monthly physical activity club for people with dementia and their carers.
Volunteers take part alongside group members in a range of gentle exercises and offer refreshments and a friendly welcome.
FUNDRAISING
As a charity we rely on community fundraising to support our work. We have active and sociable fundraising groups in Trowbridge and Devizes, and a new group is just getting underway in Marlborough.
Our fundraising volunteers meet regularly to plan events, come up with fresh ideas for events and host sales and collections. See our fundraising pages for more ways you can help. If you would like to become a fundraising volunteers please contact Lesley.
COMPUTER CLUB
Offering one-to-one support to carers on the basics of the Internet, email etc at our offices in Trowbridge and Devizes.
CAMPAIGNING
We campaign to raise awareness of dementia amongst health professionals and the public to improve rates of diagnosis. Volunteers can help by building links with GP practices, giving talks, delivering leaflets and in some cases mentoring new carers.
HELPING OUT IN THE OFFICE
We sometimes have opportunities for people to help out with administration at our head office in Trowbridge. This may include delivering leaflets and posters to venues including GP surgeries.
Contact us on 01225 776481 or email office@alzheimerswiltshire.org.uk if you would like to find out more about volunteering. If you have a specialist skill or interest that you think may help us in a way not listed above, and you would like to volunteer your services, please do get in touch.
All new volunteers are interviewed and references checked. Some roles will require a Criminal Records Bureau check.
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We rely on donations to fund our work. This year we need to raise £236,000 to maintain our services
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