In-Office Respite
On-Site
Ongoing
Summary
To allow care partners an opportunity to attend our programs and services by providing one-on-one support to people with dementia in a recreational se
Location
Address
18-360 George St
Peterborough, Ontario K9J 7E7
When
Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Asap
About This Opportunity
Our volunteers will engage with people living with dementia in meaningful activities while providing companionship and social support. In addition to providing companionship to the person with dementia, this also provides short-term relief for the caregivers as they attend Alzheimer Society education programs or support groups.
Responsibilities:
- Help with the set up and cleanup of activities.
- Use the client profile form to develop “themed” activities suitable for the person with dementia.
- Engage clients in a meaningful and purposeful activity, such as reading, crafting, conversation and listening to music, etc.
- Provide socialization and companionship.
- Report feedback to the staff member in attendance or Volunteer Engagement Coordinator.
Qualifications/Experience:
- Enjoy working with others, comfortable initiating conversation and including others.
- Patient, outgoing, friendly, and fun; comfortable in a non-competitive, inclusive environment
- Have some experience communicating with older adults.
- Being flexible and having the instinct to make adjustments as necessary
- Able to come up with different activities throughout the visit.
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
- Minimum 16 years old
- Comfortable commuting to opportunity location
- Willing to undergo a background or police records check