Brain Wave Café - Program Assistant
(Alzheimer Society of Durham Region)
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| Contact | Shankari Surendran, Volunteer Program Coordinator, Alzheimer Society Durham Region; Phone: 905-576-2567 ext 5235; Email: volunteer@alzheimerdurham.com | |||
| Duties | Provide support to the program coordinator, or the designated group leader * review content for each session to assist with delivering the daily program/agenda * answer questions about other Alzheimer’s Society programs * foster a safe and inviting environment for guests to share their experiences * engage with guests, listen to stories and experiences Brain Wave Café programs are a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment for people with dementia and their care partners to socialize * offers a range of fun, educational, and engaging activities that encompass art, music, and games * led by qualified staff and supported by local volunteers, these regular social groups improve well-being and reduce isolation for entire families * friendships are often formed and people who attend leave the sessions feeling connected and renewed | |||
| More Info Link | www.alzheimer.ca/en/durham/Get-involved/Volunteer | |||
| Benefits | Help with a program that improves well-being and reduces isolation for whole families * provide an opportunity for people with dementia to enjoy a higher quality of life * continue to practice or develop new skills * interact with volunteers that share similar interests * provide a much needed and highly valued service within the community * gain experience in the field of gerontology | |||
| Clients | Persons with dementia and their care partners | |||
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up | |||
| Suitable for OSSD | No | |||
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students | |||
| Areas of Interest | Community Outreach ; Event Coordination & Support ; Recreation & Sports ; Social Interaction ; Special Needs / Differently Abled ; Support Group Facilitation | |||
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Counseling & Support ; Creativity ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Leadership - Foster an inclusive environment ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Public Speaking ; Team Work ; Open to developing new skills related to working with people who have Alzheimer’s disease * willing to learn | |||
| Commitment Length | Long Term (Minimum of 6 months) ; Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term ; Each venue hosts one session a month * volunteers are required to attend at least one of the session on a monthly basis * attend additional sessions on a drop in basis * minimum 6 month commitment is required | |||
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group ; High level of social interaction with participants, staff and other volunteers | |||
| Minimum Hours | 2 / Month | |||
| Dates and Times | Each venue has one session per month * volunteers may attend all venues or just one venue each month Alzheimer SocietyDR Building (Whitby) * third Thursday each month 9:45 pm - 11:45 am Older Adults Association (Bowmanville) * first Tuesday each month 12:45 pm - 245: pm Oshawa Public Library (Oshawa) * last Wednesday each month 12:45 pm - 2:45 pm | |||
| Seasons | Year Round | |||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
| Location | Locations in Whitby, Oshawa, Bowmanville | |||
| Number of Positions | Bowmanville ; Oshawa ; Whitby 8 individual(s) needed in total. | |||
| Training | Orientation - Alzheimer's disease and dementia ; Training is provided - Program roles and responsibilities | |||
| Transportation | Near public transit ; Must be able to get to program locations | |||
| Cost | Vulnerable Sector Check | |||
| Police Check | Required | |||
| Liability Insurance | Not Available | |||
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| Organization Name | Alzheimer Society of Durham Region | |||
| Office Phone | 905-576-2567 | |||
| Toll Free Phone | 1-888-301-1106 | |||
| Fax | 905-576-2033 | |||
| information@alzheimerdurham.com | ||||
| Website | www.alzheimer.ca/durham | |||
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