Breakfast Club Program Assistant
(Alzheimer Society of Durham Region)
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| Contact | Shankari Surendran, Volunteer Coordinator, Alzheimer Society of Durham Region; Phone: 905-576-2567 ext 5235; Email: volunteer@alzheimerdurham.com | |||
| Duties | Attend the monthly breakfast session * facilitate causal conversation with guests and staff * enjoy a cup of coffee on the house (at Eggsmart) or purchase a full breakfast while you provide social and emotional support to guests * get to know participants, ask about their week and other programs they attend * discuss the topic of day provided by the program supervisor | |||
| More Info Link | alzheimer.ca/en/durham/Get-involved/Volunteer | |||
| Benefits | Help with a program that improves well-being and reduces isolation for people with dementia and their families * 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 | People living with dementia, care partners, and volunteers | |||
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up | |||
| Suitable for OSSD | No | |||
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students | |||
| Areas of Interest | Community Outreach ; Program Coordination / Support ; Social Interaction | |||
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Customer Service ; Elder Care ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor | |||
| Commitment Length | A minimum 6 month commitment is required | |||
| Interaction Level | Small Group | |||
| Minimum Hours | 2 / Month | |||
| Dates and Times | Tuesday: Morning (9:30 am-11 am) Wednesday: Morning (9:30 am-11 am) Uxbridge - Scrambles Kitchen & Bar, 350 Reach St * 1st Wednesday of each month Whitby - Eggsmart 617 Victoria St W * 2nd Tuesday each month | |||
| Seasons | Year Round | |||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
| Location | Uxbridge * Whitby | |||
| Number of Positions | Uxbridge (Township of) ; Whitby 2 individual(s) needed in total. | |||
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided | |||
| Transportation | Near public transit | |||
| Cost | Vulnerable Sector Check | |||
| Police Check | Required | |||
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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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