Communities and Volunteering Lead - East of England

Job Description

About The RoleLocation: This role will cover the East of England Region.It’s an incredibly exciting time to join our team as a Local Communities and Volunteering Lead at Alzheimers Society.You will shape our approach to working with local communities and volunteers, while becoming a vital part of our mission to support those affected by dementia during their most challenging times. As a dynamic and compassionate leader, you will identify waysto collaborate with local communities and volunteers to achieve our strategic ambitions, helping us make a real difference in the lives of people living with and affected by dementia.Your role will involve increasing volunteering opportunities while fostering a sense of connection and belonging to Alzheimer’s Society among local volunteers. You will lead efforts to engage underserved communities, manage crucial local partnerships, supportfundraising initiatives, and shape our Dementia Friends activities. As a trusted expert who embodies our values of determined to make a difference, better together, and compassionate, you will be at the forefront of creating positive change.About youIf youre passionate about working with volunteers, committed to promoting diversity and inclusion, and excited about the prospect of shaping the future of dementia support through community development and engagement, this is the perfect role for you.Join Alzheimers Society today and be part of a team thats dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by dementia while working collaboratively to drive innovation and good practice. Dont miss this opportunity to lead, inspire, and shape the futureof dementia support in your community.About Alzheimers SocietyAt AlzheimersSociety, we believepassionatelythat life doesnt end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everythingwe can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the peoplewho matter most.Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience arecritical to bringing about real-worldsolutions. From choosingthe most promising research through to telling theirstories to raise awareness; they are the heartof this organisation.Our ValuesWe are Determined to make a differencewhen and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.Every oneof us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.Equal OpportunitiesWe want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimers Society.We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do.During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.