Our latest volunteer news

Welcome to your news page where we'll be sharing all the latest volunteering news, events and photos with you. We also want to hear from you, so please contact us with any news, photos or topics you'd like to share on this page.

A group of volunteers accepting a cheque

Volunteers at event finish line with medals and drinks

Share your stories

Have a volunteer story or photograph to share on this page? We'd love to hear from you!

Dementia Run Club members jogging in London.

Busiest December on record for our Dementia Support Line sparks launch of the Dementia Run Club

In December our Dementia Support Line registered its highest call volume on record with the majority of callers seeking social care advice.

Heather Hooper Dementia Volunteer in a blue Alzheimer's Society t-shirt

Heather Hooper's experience of being part of the Volunteer Advisory Panel

Heather Hooper has been volunteering for Alzheimer's Society for ten years as a Dementia Friends Ambassador. For the last three years Heather has been part of the Volunteer Advisory Panel (VAP). You can read her thoughts on the scope of the VAP role and the rewarding work she has been able to do as a member of VAP.

Meera Syal - Alzheimer's Society ambassador

New Year Honours list: Congratulations Dame Meera Syal

The New Year Honours List 2026 has been published. It includes some of our wonderful celebrity supporters, such as our Ambassador Meera Syal, who has been awarded an OBE.

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