Real stories Volunteering for the Dementia Support Forum gives me a useful role SeaSwallow, a Dementia Support Forum volunteer, shares how she got involved and why it’s such a valuable place. SeaSwallow, a Dementia Support Forum volunteer, shares how she got involved and why it’s such a valuable place. ... 30 September 2024
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Microvolunteering Do you want to volunteer but don't have much time? We have five ways to microvolunteer that take no more than five minutes each. Even little actions can make a big impact on the lives of people affected by dementia. Read more
Real stories Making the voices of volunteers heard at Alzheimer’s Society Emily Wilson, in Greater North Belfast, is using her experience to make the Society a better place to volunteer. Emily Wilson, in Greater North Belfast, is using her experience to make the Society a better place to volunteer. ... 01 June 2022
Real stories Mae gwneud galwadau Companion Calls yn ffordd werthfawr i gefnogi pobl â dementia a gofalwyr Mae Linda Davies yn Sir Gaerfyrddin yn dweud wrthym ni am wneud gwahaniaeth i bobl a effeithiwyd gan ddementia drwy fod yn wirfoddolwr ar gyfer Companion Calls. Mae Linda Davies yn Sir Gaerfyrddin yn dweud wrthym ni am wneud gwahaniaeth i bobl a effeithiwyd gan ddementia drwy fod yn wirfoddolwr ar gyfer Companion Calls. ... 31 January 2022
Real stories Becoming a Companion Call volunteer To help reduce isolation during the pandemic, Alzheimer’s Society launched Companion Calls to keep people affected by dementia connected. We hear from three Companion Call volunteers who share their experiences and enthusiasm for the service. To help reduce isolation during the pandemic, Alzheimer’s Society launched Companion Calls to keep people affected by dementia connected. We hear from three Companion Call volunteers who share their experiences and enthusiasm for the service. ... 27 January 2022
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Dementia Voice: The Facing it together (FIT) group The Facing it together group is run by and for, people living with dementia in the Bradford area. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Volunteering FAQs Got a question about volunteering with Alzheimer's Society? Contact us or look for an answer below. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Dementia Voice: Sue Boex's story Sue Boex has been volunteering for Alzheimer's Society for over 10 years and is a Research Network member. Find out more about what she does and why. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Dementia Voice: Karen Kitch's story Karen Kitch, who is living with dementia, has helped out at our Welsh staff Welcome Days. Read more
Info Page Tag: Info Page. Dementia Voice: Shelagh Robinson's story Shelagh Robinson is living with dementia. Find out how she helped to influence MPs to improve post diagnosis support. Read more
Real stories ‘Keep going!’: The joys of volunteering There are so many ways to volunteer – Ian Sutcliffe in Bedfordshire shares his volunteering journey with us and, most recently, with COVID vaccinations. There are so many ways to volunteer – Ian Sutcliffe in Bedfordshire shares his volunteering journey with us and, most recently, with COVID vaccinations. ... 31 March 2021
Real stories Language skills: Keeping in contact with people affected by dementia Volunteers, staff and interpreters are supporting people from a range of communities during the pandemic. Volunteers, staff and interpreters are supporting people from a range of communities during the pandemic. ... 01 December 2020
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