Community Link Volunteer - West Cornwall

Community Link Volunteer - West Cornwall

Date: 2026-08-20T00:00:00

Location: Cornwall, Cornwall, GB, TR1 2AF

Application deadline: 2026-09-18T08:15:39.16

About The Role

Help us to extend our reach! We are here for anyone affected by dementia and are keen to reach people in all communities, including those who may be more at risk of isolation through language, accessibility needs, identity or background. As a Community Link Volunteer, you'll play an important role in helping us build and strengthen relationships within local communities across West Cornwall and the surrounding area. By attending local events, talking to community groups and raising awareness of dementia and the services we have available, you'll help us reach more people affected by dementia and signpost them to access our services. You'll also help us identify and connect with people affected by dementia who would like to share their experiences and dementia story, both with us and within their wider community. This will help us strengthen our links and understanding within local communities.

This role may require traveling independently to event or meeting locations across the area.

Interested?

To apply for this role please click on the 'Apply' button at the bottom of the page. You'll be great for the role if:

• You have a confident and friendly approach and are committed to including people from all backgrounds, treating them with dignity and as individuals
• You have a good knowledge and understanding of your local community
• You have excellent communication skills and are able to talk to a variety of audiences. The ability to communicate in languages other than English is not essential but may be helpful.
• You are over the age of 18

If you find completing online applications difficult, please don't let this stop you from applying... please call or email us and we can support you with the application process.

You can contact the Volunteering Recruitment Team by emailing [email address] or call on .

About You

About Alzheimer's Society

Dementia is the UK's biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime. At Alzheimer's Society, we're the UK's leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be. Together with our supporters, we're working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.

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About The Role Help us to extend our reach! We are here for anyone affected by dementia and are keen to reach people in all communities, including those who may be more at risk of isolation through language, accessibility needs, identity or background. As a Community Link Volunteer, you'll play an important role in helping us build and strengthen relationships within local communities across West Cornwall and the surrounding area. By attending local events, talking to community groups and raising awareness of dementia and the services we have available, you'll help us reach more people affected by dementia and signpost them to access our services. You'll also help us identify and connect with people affected by dementia who would like to share their experiences and dementia story, both with us and within their wider community. This will help us strengthen our links and understanding within local communities. You may be required to travel independently to event or meeting locations across the area. Interested? To apply for this role please click on the 'Apply' button at the bottom of the page. You'll be great for the role if:

• You have a confident and friendly approach and are committed to including people from all backgrounds, treating them with dignity and as individuals You have a good knowledge and understanding of your local community You have excellent communication skills and are able to talk to a variety of audiences. The ability to communicate in languages other than English is not essential but may be helpful. You are over the age of 18 If you find completing online applications difficult, please don't let this stop you from applying....please call or email us and we can support you with the application process. You can contact the Volunteering Recruitment Team by emailing [email protected] or call on About You About Alzheimer's Society Dementia is the UK's biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop
dementia in their lifetime. At Alzheimer's Society, we're the UK's leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be. Together with our supporters, we're working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.TPBN1_UKTJ