Social wellbeing

The Volunteer Bulletin

An email newsletter sent to all volunteers on the second Wednesday of every month. It contains key updates, new opportunities and links to events such as the Society Briefing. 

If you don’t have access to email, or prefer to use another method of communication, speak to your volunteer manager about other ways to hear about what’s happening at the Society. 

Society Briefing

This briefing is held via Zoom every Monday morning by colleagues from across the Society. It keeps staff and volunteers up to date with the latest news and updates and is a great way to stay informed and connected to what’s happening. 

A link to access the Society Briefing is contained in the Volunteer Bulletin or you’re volunteer manager can sent you the link. 

Research Update webinar

Every other month, staff share breaking news from the world of dementia research and welcome guest speakers including Society funded researchers. There’s also dedicated time to ask questions. 

Details on how to join are put in the Volunteer Bulletin or you’re volunteer manager can sent you the link. 

Ask us Anything sessions

Ask us Anything hosted by members of our Senior and Executive Leadership teams. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend to raise any questions you’d like an answer to.

A link to access the Society Briefing is contained in the Volunteer Bulletin or you’re volunteer manager can sent you the link. 

Local volunteer events

Your volunteer manager will be able to tell you about any local events that are being arranged in your area for volunteers. These might be face to face or virtual and are a great opportunity to meet other volunteers from across the Society, to hear latest news, share ideas, give feedback and feel more connected.

Local meetings

Depending upon your volunteering role, there might be opportunities for you to attend local meetings arranged by the team you’re in. Your volunteer manager will be able to tell you more.

Lived Experience Networks

At the Society we have a number of Lived Experience Networks. Each network comprises a group of people with a shared heritage, experience or characteristic, who come together to support each other and our organisation. 

LGBTQIA+ Lived Experience Network

Alzheimer's Society's LGBTQIA+ network is a made up of people who work or volunteer for Alzheimer's Society who identify as LGBTQIA+. This includes people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender, or otherwise identify as queer.

We hold monthly drop-in sessions where people can chat and receive peer support from other members of the network. As well as being a social space, we want to create positive change at the Society to make the organisation more inclusive.

If you would like to join the LGBTQIA+ Lived Experience Network, email [email protected] 

Menopause Matters Lived Experience Network

Our internal Menopause Matters Network is open to all volunteers. It is primarily a peer support group for people across the Society experiencing perimenopause or menopause symptoms. 

Dedicated to normalising the conversation around menopause, the Network organise activities, e-learning and all people sessions to promote awareness of common symptoms and understanding of how we can support each other.

If you would like to join the Menopause Matters Lived Experience Network, email [email protected]