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Volunteers play so many roles at Alzheimer Scotland, and some more unexpected than others! Like Claire*, a volunteer of nearly 10 years who tends our dementia friendly Allotment in Dumbarton.

This Volunteers' Week we want to say a huge thank you to each and every person who gives up their time to help make sure nobody faces dementia alone.

Volunteers play so many roles at Alzheimer Scotland, and some more unexpected than others! Like Claire*, a volunteer of nearly 10 years who tends our dementia friendly Allotment in Dumbarton.

Judith, a volunteer from Dumfries and Galloway has been making such a difference by sharing her passion for music.

Jane reflects on her time as a telephone befriending volunteer over lockdown, and on connecting over shared experiences.

A well-known charity volunteer has stepped down from her role and retired after eight years of managing the Alzheimer Scotland’s charity shop in Forres.

Alzheimer Scotland's 24 hour Freephone Dementia Helpline is staffed by our incredible volunteers.

Our Helpline is staffed entirely by a team of trained and highly skilled volunteer call handlers. Their dedication and loyalty are remarkable. For Volunteer's Week, one of our handlers shares her story. 

We have written to the Scottish Government to seek permission and agreement to open our Dementia Resource Centres to offer support to one or two people at any given time during coronavirus,