A warm welcome and a safe space is vital to keep Dementia Support Forum running smoothly. If you’re interested in finding out how you can be a part of making that happen, read on!
The DSF community has over 80,000 members who come together to share their experiences and support each other. When people first join it can be a daunting experience so it’s important that people receive a warm welcome. As many members can face difficult times, it’s important that they receive support and are directed to helpful resources.
We are currently looking for new people to join as Volunteer Hosts. Thanks for our incredible team of volunteers and a small staff team, we keep the DSF community running smoothly and ensure people receive support. Are you interested in joining us?
Our Volunteer Hosts support DSF by welcoming new members, directing other people to helpful information, and explaining how to carry out basic tasks to community members.
To undertake the role: you would need to give around five hours of time each week, be an active member, and ideally attend in-person and online team meetings (two of each per year). You will receive full training and support to do the role.
New to the community? Newer members can apply to volunteer with us if they’re familiar and active in the community, as several of our volunteers over the years have been new, enthusiastic and active community members.
We would like to increase the diversity of the team, so would particularly welcome applicants from:
· People with dementia
· People who identify as Black or a person of colour
· People who identify as LGBTQ+
· Male users of the forum
However, others are of course also very welcome to apply.
If you are interested in applying or have any questions, please let us know by emailing dementiasupportforum@alzheimers.org.uk
The DSF community has over 80,000 members who come together to share their experiences and support each other. When people first join it can be a daunting experience so it’s important that people receive a warm welcome. As many members can face difficult times, it’s important that they receive support and are directed to helpful resources.
We are currently looking for new people to join as Volunteer Hosts. Thanks for our incredible team of volunteers and a small staff team, we keep the DSF community running smoothly and ensure people receive support. Are you interested in joining us?
Our Volunteer Hosts support DSF by welcoming new members, directing other people to helpful information, and explaining how to carry out basic tasks to community members.
To undertake the role: you would need to give around five hours of time each week, be an active member, and ideally attend in-person and online team meetings (two of each per year). You will receive full training and support to do the role.
New to the community? Newer members can apply to volunteer with us if they’re familiar and active in the community, as several of our volunteers over the years have been new, enthusiastic and active community members.
We would like to increase the diversity of the team, so would particularly welcome applicants from:
· People with dementia
· People who identify as Black or a person of colour
· People who identify as LGBTQ+
· Male users of the forum
However, others are of course also very welcome to apply.
If you are interested in applying or have any questions, please let us know by emailing dementiasupportforum@alzheimers.org.uk
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