In-Home Social Recreation Volunteer
(Alzheimer Society of Brant, Haldimand Norfolk, Hamilton Halton, Halton Office)
Opportunity Details: In-Home Social Recreation Volunteer
Comments | Alzheimer Society of Brant, Haldimand-Norfolk, Hamilton, Halton is actively recruiting volunteers to participate in the In-Home Social Recreation Program. This stimulating leisure experience can offer a short weekly respite for the care partner while delivering recreational activities to stimulate memory, confidence and overall quality of life. |
Contact | Melanie Winterle, Coordinator-Volunteer Engagement, Alzheimer Society of BHNHH; Phone: 905-529-7030 ext 202; Email: melanie.winterle@alzda.ca |
Duties | Volunteers are matched with a person living with dementia based on location and common interests such as music preference, leisure activities and lifelong roles. The matches meet weekly for 90 minutes to ease social isolation and improve engagement of the person living with dementia while providing a short respite for the care partner. |
Benefits | Knowledge that you are playing an integral role in helping persons living with dementia. Knowledge that you are supporting the work of the organization to achieve our mission. Access to Alzheimer Society resources (books, videos, journals). |
Clients | Persons living with dementia would be in the early to mid stages of their journey. |
Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Newcomers / English as a second language |
Areas of Interest | Senior's Activity Support ; Social Interaction |
Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Counseling & Support ; Creativity ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Elder Care ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently |
Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) |
Interaction Level | One-on-one |
Minimum Hours | 1.5 / Week |
Seasons | Year Round |
Number of Positions | Burlington: 3 individual(s) ; Dundas: 3 individual(s) ; Hamilton: 3 individual(s) ; Oakville: 3 individual(s) 12 individual(s) needed in total. |
Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Scheduled training |
Police Check | Required |
Start Date | On or after 15 Jun 2023 |
Agency Details: Alzheimer Society of Brant, Haldimand Norfolk, Hamilton Halton, Halton Office
Office Phone | Burlington 289-837-2310; Hamilton 905-529-7030 |
Toll Free Phone | 1-800-565-4614 |
Fax | Burlington 289-210-6160; Hamilton 905-529-3787 |
help@alzda.ca | |
Website | www.alzda.ca |
Address & Map | 4391 Harvester Rd, Unit 8 Burlington, ON L7L 4X1 |