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The volunteer obviously provided a person-centred service, showing genuine interest and valuing Dad’s life and interests

To people thinking about volunteering, I would say come and join Alzheimer Scotland!

Jenn Hall, Helpline Manager, shares just one of the 8,861 calls taken over lockdown by our team of highly skilled and dedicated volunteers.This call record beautifully demonstrates the power of a simple question, and the tangible difference our volunteers can make to the lives of people who ring our helpline:

It’s a role that suits me really well for lots of reasons.

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

My name’s Katie Lapping and I’m 20 years old. I live in Erskine with my family...

Choosing Alzheimer Scotland as your company’s official ‘Charity of the Year’ will not only give you the time to fundraise and raise awareness of our charity but it will give us the time to show you just how important your support is. 

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. 

There was a great atmosphere at the finish line. Loads of people had turned out to cheer on their friends and family.

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,