Caregivers Alberta empowers Albertans who provide care to family and friends at home or in a community setting. We provide education, support caregivers’ wellbeing, and advocate for public policy. 

Every day, Albertans face challenges associated with aging, illness, mental and emotional health, or disability. But navigating healthcare and social support can be complex. So, unpaid family and friend caregivers step in to fill the gaps. 

Unfortunately, in doing so, many caregivers become overwhelmed and feel like they must face everything alone. 

In rural areas of the province where health and social support are typically limited, we see caregivers, and especially senior caregivers, struggle more and more. We believe that people over the age of 65 bring invaluable empathy and experience to our team and that seniors are the best people to advocate for other seniors.

The Senior Caregiver Ambassador volunteer role is for older adults (55+) and seniors (65+) who want to help support caregivers in their community. WE ARE LOOKING FOR SENIOR VOLUNTEERS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES ACROSS ALBERTA TO VOLUNTEER IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITY TO CONNECT US TO SENIOR-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS AND SENIOR CAREGIVERS WHO NEED OUR HELP.

There are many ways to make a positive impact as an Ambassador. When you join the team, you will choose how to make that impact based on your skills, experience, and comfort level. 

Here are some of the ways you can support senior caregivers as an Ambassador: 

- share our brochures with caregivers or at local medical clinics and community facilities (libraries, seniors' residences, clubs, etc) 

- help arrange presentations so our staff can share about the programs we have that support caregivers 

- inform us when senior-focused or healthcare-focused events are happening in their community so that we can participate 

- help at our information table at community events and conferences - share your caregiving story for use on our communications channels (newsletter, website, or social media) 

- advocate for solutions to the issues that affect caregivers No specific education or knowledge is required; training is provided. 

If Ambassadors have a background in public advocacy or networking, we welcome those skills, but there are many activities one can do as an Ambassador that simply require a positive attitude and a desire to support the local community.