Virtual Dementia Tour Guide
(Alzheimer Society of Durham Region)
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Position ID: V-OSH1580
Last Modified: 11 Feb 2026
Last Full Update: 11 Feb 2026
Opportunity Details: Virtual Dementia Tour Guide
| Contact | Angela Siriski, Volunteer Coordinator, Alzheimer Society Durham Region; Phone: 905-576-2567 ext 5229; Email: volunteer@alzheimerdurham.com |
| Duties | The Virtual Dementia Tour Guide works in collaboration with the Public Education Team to deliver simulated experiences for clients and the general public on what it may feel like to live with dementia. Duties include; Set up of experience room, welcome registrants, ensure consent forms are completed, provide equipmentobserve in experience room. Report volunteer hours, follow incident report protocol when needed, repect and adhere to the policies and procedures/privacy and confidentiality of the Alzheimer Society of Durham Region. Time commitment is 3-4 hours per shift. Must possess or obtain a current Vulnerable Sector Check. Must experince the tour as a particiapant before volunteering. |
| Benefits | Volunteers gain a deeper insight into what it might be like to live with dementia and will be able to support participants in their learning as well. |
| Clients | Anyone who wants to learn what it might be like to live with dementia and how to support people living with dementia. |
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
| Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Post-secondary students ; Persons with a physical disability ; Men ; Women ; Couples ; Individuals |
| Areas of Interest | Community Outreach |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Legal Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor |
| Commitment Length | Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) |
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group |
| Dates and Times | The sessions are offered on various days and times throughout Durham Region. Volunteers sign up for shifts based on their availability. |
| Seasons | Year Round |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible ; Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator |
| Location | Various Locations Throughout Durham Region |
| Number of Positions | Ajax ; Beaverton ; Bowmanville ; Brock ; Brooklin ; Cannington ; Courtice ; Durham Region ; Oshawa ; Pickering ; Port Perry ; Scugog ; Uxbridge (Township of) ; Whitby 10 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training is required ; Scheduled training ; Training on the job |
| Police Check | Required |
| Additional Requirements | Current Vulnerable Sector Check required |
| Start Date | On or after 11 Feb 2026 |
Agency Details: 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 |
| Address & Map | 1600 Stellar Dr Ste 202 Whitby, ON Canada L1N 9B2 |
| Mailing Address | 1600 Stellar Dr Ste 202 Whitby, ON Canada L1N 9B2 |
