At the Alzheimer Society, our mission and goals are best achieved through the participation of our volunteers.
Our volunteers are vital to supporting health promotion, advocacy, and support services to people with dementia, those at greatest risk of developing dementia, and their care partners.
At each location, our volunteers are met with a welcoming environment to contribute their time and talents through both in-person and virtual spaces.
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Opportunities to Volunteer:
In-Home Social Recreation
Deliver client-specific recreation activities and social opportunities to persons living with dementia in their homes. The aim of this position is to stimulate memory, improve confidence, and overall quality of life. As a result, both the individual and caregiver can experience a break from their normal routines.
Group Program Assistant
Provide support to Group Facilitators with seminars and group sessions. We provide flexible opportunities, such as after-hours, off-site, virtual, and/or in-person placements.
Group Facilitator
Facilitate or co-facilitate recreation or social groups for persons living with dementia and/or their care partners, friends, or families.
Teleconnect
Support persons living with dementia and/or their care partners, by providing various opportunities for interaction through outreach calls. In this role, you will facilitate an opportunity for social connection, support, reduced isolation, and increased independence.
Community Ambassadors
Use your presentation abilities, public speaking skills and community connections to teach the community at large about Brain Health and Healthy Lifestyles. Work in partnership with staff and administrative volunteers to create opportunities and to deliver presentations that will ensure increased understanding and healthy living in our communities.
Administrative Support
Assist our program and/or administrative staff with in-office support which could include any of; research, data entry, filing, and connecting the community to our services.
Events
Raise community awareness of the Alzheimer Society services through community education opportunities and fundraising events. Events include and range from signature classics to hosting your own ‘Anything for Alzheimer’s’ event.
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Volunteer Q&A
Do I need to get a Police Check to volunteer?
All volunteer positions require a Police Record Check and some volunteer positions require a Vulnerable Sector Check, to be obtained from the local Police Service in the community where you live.
How much does it cost?
The Police Services around the coverage area of our organization have different policies and fees associated with Police Checks.
Please check the Police Check tab on your local Police Service’s website for more information as it applies to you. Some forces have no fee if the organization requesting it provides a letter, which we will provide where needed.
Can I be reimbursed for the cost if there is one?
Yes, if there is a cost, it is possible to be reimbursed. Please forward a copy of the receipt to your area Coordination of Volunteer Engagement. You will be reimbursed upon request after mandatory time commitment of 3 months is complete and upon presenting a clear Criminal Record Check or a Vulnerable Sector Check
Do volunteers need to be vaccinated for Covid-19?
Yes, due to the fragile population we work with, and for the safety of our staff, all volunteers with our organization need to be doubly vaccinated for Covid-19.
Can I get my high school volunteer hours?
Yes, we do offer volunteer opportunities for people under 18 years of age only for events in Haldimand Norfolk.
I have dementia, can I volunteer with the Alzheimer Society?
Yes, we encourage those along their dementia journey to volunteer. We endeavor to match the skills and interests of those that apply to the current roles available.