Service volunteers are volunteers who wish to support the service in other ways, such as providing administrative support or help with marketing and communications. ​ If you have skills you think we'd find useful, get in touch If you would like to apply to volunteer with us, please complete our Expression of Interest Form (http://www.togetherdementiasupport.org/volunteer-eoi)and someone will be in touch as soon as possible.

If you are an experienced driver and would like to help out in your local community, why not volunteer to drive our Torneo or minibus? People in your local area depend on the transport we provide in order to get to groups and access vital support. If you are interested in volunteering as a driver for us, you must have a clean license and be willing to take part in a test drive of the smaller Torneo vehicle. Please submit an Expression of Interest Form (http://www.togetherdementiasupport.org/volunteer-eoi)if you would like to volunteer, or you can apply for one of our paid driver roles by visiting the Current Vacancies page on the Jobs Board.

Together at Home is our service for people who are unable to attend our group-based delivery. ​ Volunteers will be matched with a person living with Dementia and their carer and given training so that they can visit once a week to do some fun, social, creative, music-based or gentle exercise activities. If you would prefer to work 1:1 instead of in a group, please submit an Expression of Interest (http://www.togetherdementiasupport.org/volunteer-eoi)Form and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. Here is a short video showing the importance of this service on members and volunteers: Role Description Together at Home volunteers need to be knowledgeable, confident, reliable people our members can depend on for a regular form of weekly contact, either over the phone or face-to-face at their home. Volunteers on the Together at Home programme must complete a 1 day training course before they can be matched to a member, and they will then contact that person once per week. Volunteers must update Together Dementia Support after each contact. ⭕️ Attend a 1 day training course specific to Together at Home programme delivery ⭕️ Contact their member regularly, once per week, either over the phone or via home visit ⭕️ Complete relevant post-visit/contact feedback forms and return to manager If you are interested in becoming a Together at Home volunteer, please click here to complete our Expression of Interest Form.(http://www.togetherdementiasupport.org/volunteer-eoi) Here are some articles written by volunteers of their experiences:

Group volunteers assist in the running of our groups, helping out with activities such as arts and crafts, music and social exercises etc. ​ If you want to come along, get to know some new people and take part in some fun activities, this may be the role for you. To apply, fill in our Volunteer Application Form.(http://www.togetherdementiasupport.org/volunteer-eoi) Role Description The Group Volunteer is an assistant position. You will arrive 30mins approx before the start of groups to help set up, and stay for around 30mins afterwards to help with tidying away and ensuring all attendees are safely picked up by their carers or other transport. During groups, you will chat with members, help them with activities, escorting attendees around venues if necessary, and help the Dementia Group Leader as required. ⭕️ Assist the Dementia Group Leader in practical tasks such as: Setting up the space Laying out materials Checking registers ⭕️ Be a vital support to our Lead Volunteers. Lead Volunteers have extra responsibilities, such as leading activities, helping set up, and feeding back to the Charity regarding groups.  Lead Volunteer positions are only available to people who are already part of our group volunteer pool and are vastly experienced volunteers. ⭕️ Prepare refreshments, such as water, tea and coffee ⭕️ Prepare snacks, such as biscuits and fruit, and distribute to attendees ⭕️ Chat with attendees and get to know them ⭕️ Help attendees with their activities or crafts ⭕️ Escort attendees around the building, such as to and from the toilet or to prevent wandering off We ask that all new volunteers make an initial commitment of one group per week for a year. Of course, volunteers cannot always make it every week - just let us know so we can plan. APPLY NOW (http://www.togetherdementiasupport.org/volunteer-eoi) Moss Side Wythenshawe East Manchester (Longsight) Walk & Talk Pyaari Yaadein South Manchester (Fallowfield) Trafford (Games for The Brain) North Manchester (Crumpsall)

Dementia Cafes are a great opportunity for carers of people living with Dementia to socialise and share their experiences.     Many of the carers who attend the cafes are struggling and need a break but still have to bring the person they care for with them.   Whilst the carers are able to get massages, share their concerns and gain advice from our Carer Support Leader and admiral nurses, our volunteers are a helping hand on the opposite side of the room for the people living with dementia.   As a volunteer you will chat, do activities and be a general support to people living with dementia, many of which will need 1:1 support. This support will include:   Chatting to members and generating conversation about old and new experiences Getting members tea, coffee and snacks Keeping their brains active with quizzes and puzzles Getting creativity flowing with colouring and painting   The dementia cafes are only once a month so if you have less time available to volunteer every week, this could be the volunteering opportunity for you. If you would like like to apply to volunteer with us, please complete our Expression of Interest form and someone will be in touch as soon as possible.

Being a fundraising volunteer can be great fun! There are a range of fundraising activities you can get involved with from bag packs to bingo nights. We rely on donations to help us provide our vital services so we need lots of lovely people to help us raise funds. Your time commitment can be decided by you, it may be that you can spare a few hours each week or just a few hours once in a while. Do you have a fundraising idea? Want to hold a race night at your local pub or do a bucket collection at your local supermarket? Could you help out an open day or be a marshal for one of our walks? Get in touch - our team are here to support you to support us. If you would like like to apply to volunteer with us, please complete our Expression of Interest form and someone will be in touch as soon as possible.