Greater Camden Minds - Group Support

What You'll Do: 

In this role you will: 

 

Be based at our Henderson Court Hub in Hampstead with the Dementia Team. 

 

A week before the meeting:  

 

  • Send out the letter of invitation to members. 

 

The day before or on the day of the meeting: 

 

  • Call and remind members about the meeting and confirm any travel arrangements. 

 

On the day of the meeting: 

 

  • Co-facilitate the meeting with a member of staff. 
  • Take notes if necessary. 

 

Other tasks: 

 

  • Send out membership forms to potential new members. 
  • Send out Newsletters or other information as requested. 
  • Liaise with guest speakers. 
  • Register members on our Database system. 

 

We are looking for people who:  

 

  • Have good verbal and written skills in English. 
  • Confident to speak to people on the phone.  
  • Confident in writing letters, using email and accessing the internet.  
  • Enjoy meeting people and finding out about their lives and views. 
  • Willing and able to take an active role in the co facilitation of the monthly meeting.  
  • Are willing to volunteer within our policies designed to keep older people safe. 
  • Will respect the boundaries of the role. 
Why You'll Love It: 

Age UK Camden is an independent voluntary organisation working to enhance the quality of life for older people living in the borough.   

Our clients are the focus of our services. 

Greater Camden Minds is an innovative peer support group for older people living with dementia who challenge stigma and influence how we understand lived experiences. Members of groups take part in research and provide input and feedback on initiatives providing the perspective of people living with dementia to instigate change and raise awareness. 

Watch this short film to gain an insight into the group:  https://youtu.be/IxcX2dUnkiQ  

We’ll give you: 

 

  • Volunteers will be supported in their role by the Group Facilitators  
  • Travel and other agreed out of pocket expenses are reimbursed. 
What You'll Learn: 

Volunteers will need to complete all induction and training before a final decision regarding their suitability for volunteering is made. 

What We're Looking For: 

We are looking for people who:  

 

  • Have good verbal and written skills in English. 
  • Confident to speak to people on the phone.  
  • Confident in writing letters, using email and accessing the internet.  
  • Enjoy meeting people and finding out about their lives and views. 
  • Willing and able to take an active role in the co facilitation of the monthly meeting.  
  • Are willing to volunteer within our policies designed to keep older people safe. 
  • Will respect the boundaries of the role. 
Summary
Volunteering
Assistant
Mental Health
Social Care
Camden
26 Weeks Minimum
2 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Active listening
Authenticity
Organisation
Creative problem-solving
Emotional intelligence

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