What you'll do:

• Provide a warm welcome to members and initiate group discussion where appropriate
• Take notes for sharing with the group afterwards and for those unable to attend
• Liaise with any venue staff and maintain our working relationship with them
• Help set-up and clear away at the end of each session where necessary (in-person sessions only)

 Personal qualities most suited to the role:

• Some prior knowledge about dementia through personal or professional experience
• Awareness of the practical and emotional impact of caring for someone living with dementia and of the challenges faced by dementia carers who identify as LGBTQ+ and a willingness to learn more about this
• Excellent social skills and the ability to encourage good group dynamics - being mindful of the social needs of members who are often vulnerable
• Ability to use own initiative as required
• Ability to volunteer regularly enough to ensure rapport with members
• Good cultural sensitivity to the intersectional histories, needs and complexities of older LGBTQ+ communities
• An understanding of the needs and rights of minoritised people and communities in relation to the Equality Act 2010 and being mindful and respectful of these needs and rights

What you'll get:

• Rewarding community experience
• The chance to meet and support members of our LGBTQ+ PoC/BAME communities
• The chance to gain or develop community facilitating skills
• Full training and support from Opening Doors

Find out more about the volunteer role with the operations/administrations team by downloading the role description

Want to join our team?

To join our volunteer team apply here

If you have any questions about the application process or volunteering roles, please email [email protected]

Thank you for your support and we look forward to you joining our team very soon!