Office Hero

(Alzheimer Society of Durham Region)

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Position ID: V-OSH1581
Last Modified: 11 Feb 2026
Last Full Update: 11 Feb 2026

Opportunity Details: Office Hero

Contact Angela Siriski, Volunteer Coordinator, Alzheimer Society Durham Region; Phone: 905-576-2567 ext 5229; Email: volunteer@alzheimerdurham.com
Duties

Office Hero Volunteer

Office Heroes provide support to the administrative team. They are the face of our organization as a greeter a tteh front desk, answering phones and attending to emails. Office heroes provide a variety of administrative duties and general office tasks as needed to support all departments.

Duties include;

Greeting and directing visitors, triageing inquiries.

Clerical Tasks; answering phones, attending to emails, making calls, sending emails and TEAMS messages,and using intake forms.

Assist with collection of donations and gifts in kind.

Procurement of office supplies, janitorial supplies, and kitchen supplies.

Maintain front lobby, sign in book, sanitizing and light disinfecting throughout the office, tidying the kitchen.

Set up rooms with beverages for group sessions, offering clients beverages while awaiitng service.

Other duties as assigned.

 

 

Benefits Gain work experience in a professional office environment. Gain leadership skills in the non profit industry. Be part of a larger cause and help to provide an increased awareness and quality of life for people living with dementia and their care-partners.
Ages 18 year(s) and up
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours No
Suitable For Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Persons with a physical disability ; Men ; Women ; Individuals
Areas of Interest Clerical / Typing / Filing ; Office Administration ; Reception Support ; Telephone Communication
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; General Computer Skills ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently
Commitment Length Medium Term (4 months to 1 year)
Interaction Level Solitary ; One-on-one ; Small Group
Dates and Times Monday: Afternoon (12:30pm-4:00pm) 
Tuesday: Morning (9:00am to 12:30pm) 
Wednesday: Morning (9:00am to 12:30pm)
Seasons Year Round
Accessibility Fully Accessible ; Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door
Location 1600 Stellar Drive Whitby Unit #2
Number of Positions Whitby 
 
3 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training is required ; Scheduled training ; Training on the job ; Training on-going
Transportation Near public transit
Police Check Required
Additional Requirements Current Vulnerable Sector Check Required
Start Date On or after 10 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
E-Mail 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

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