Become a Side by Side volunteer and make a real difference to a person living with dementia.
A pioneering initiative aimed at improving the lives of people living with dementia is seeking volunteers.
Alzheimer’s Society, Sefton, will be holding a volunteer recruitment events for its innovative Side by Side service in Southport on the first Wednesday of every month starting on Wednesday March 6th from 10am to 12noon at Gordon House, 3-5 Leicester Street, Southport, PR9 0ER.
Side by Side is a fun, friendly, flexible volunteer-enabled service that helps people living with dementia to continue to play an active part in their community.
It aims to match volunteers with similar interests to the person they support. For example, David has vascular dementia and lives in Southport. He loves to take a stroll in the local park but has started to struggle on his own.
Alzheimer’s Society hopes to match David with someone who also enjoys walking and who could give him a helping hand. Anyone interested is urged to come along and find out more about how they can get involved.
Bev Breen, Side by Side Co-ordinator, said “With someone in the UK developing dementia every three minutes, we need volunteers right now.
“Anyone who becomes a Side by Side volunteer will make a real difference to someone with the condition – and they’ll also find it hugely rewarding.”
“Whether you’re a social butterfly, shopaholic or nature lover, we need people like you. You can volunteer on weekdays, evenings and weekends at various times – so it’s a flexible way to give your time and really make a huge difference to a person‘s life.”
If you are not able to come along on the day or would like more information, please phone 01704 539 967 or email sidebysidesefton@alzheimers.org.uk
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