Help us spread the word and connect people with life-changing support.
What You'll Do:
- Distribute posters, flyers and leaflets to key community locations (e.g. pharmacies, libraries, churches, GP practices)
- Promote awareness of our dementia support services and activity groups
- Identify and suggest new locations or organisations we can connect with
- Engage in friendly conversations with community members to help spread the word
- Feed back any enquiries or ideas to our team
Why You'll Love It:
As a Community Connector Volunteer, you’ll get the chance to build real-world skills while making a meaningful impact in your local area. You’ll love this role if you:
Enjoy meeting new people and having friendly, informal chats
Want to gain confidence in communication and outreach
Are studying subjects like health, social care, public health, education, or community development
Are interested in how grassroots organisations support older people and carers
Want flexible volunteering that fits around your timetable and helps you build your CV
Love being out and about and making things happen in your community
You’ll be helping real people discover services that could make a big difference to their lives – just by raising awareness and being a friendly face.
As a Community Connector Volunteer, you’ll get the chance to build real-world skills while making a meaningful impact in your local area. You’ll love this role if you:
Enjoy meeting new people and having friendly, informal chats
Want to gain confidence in communication and outreach
Are studying subjects like health, social care, public health, education, or community development
Are interested in how grassroots organisations support older people and carers
Want flexible volunteering that fits around your timetable and helps you build your CV
Love being out and about and making things happen in your community
You’ll be helping real people discover services that could make a big difference to their lives – just by raising awareness and being a friendly face.
What You'll Learn:
Satisfaction of helping others find support they may not otherwise discover
Experience in community outreach, communication, and engagement
A flexible role that fits around your availability
A chance to shape how we engage with our wider community
What We're Looking For:
Someone who is confident and friendly when speaking to new people
A good knowledge of the local area
Someone who enjoys being out and about and has a keen eye for connection opportunities
Reliable and committed to sharing accurate information
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