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.

As an In-Person Career Coach with Ontario Career Lab, you'll make a meaningful difference by sharing your real-world experiences with Grade 9 and 10 students who are just beginning to imagine their futures. Your personal journey, the steps you took, challenges you faced, and pivotal moments that shaped your career, shows students how diverse industries operate and how careers actually develop. Through career coaching sessions, you'll inspire young people to think about their future with confidence and help them understand that career paths aren't always linear, but they are full of opportunities. Key Responsibilities

• Share Your Story: Provide an engaging overview of your career journey
• Explain Your Path: Discuss the steps you took, challenges you faced, and key moments that shaped your career
• Encourage Interaction: Invite student questions and foster reflective discussions
• Offer Practical Insights: Share advice and lessons learned to help students navigate their own career exploration

How to apply visit https://ontariocareerlab.ca/coachsignup to submit an expression of interest. No resume required!
Questions? Please email coaches@ontariocareerlab.ca or call 905-634-2575

DUTIES OF THE BOARD

1) the overall governance of the affairs of DRCC

2) formulating, revising and/or adopting the mission, vision and values of DRCC

3) creating, implementing and evaluating a strategic plan;

4) establishing a process and schedule for monitoring and assessing performance in areas of Board responsibility including the strategic plan, financial health and risk and the board’s own effectiveness;

5) approving financial policies; monitoring financial performance, and approving the annual budget and audited financial statements;

6) ensuring regulatory and legal compliance;

7) recruiting and supporting the Chief executive (Executive Director); approving the Chief executive’s annual performance goals and evaluating performance; ensuring a succession plan is in place;

8) being knowledgeable about risks inherent in the operations of DRCC and using risk analysis as part of Board decision-making;

9) establishing governance structures and processes to facilitate the performance of the Board’s role and enhance individual director performance;

10) recruiting skilled, experienced and qualified Board Directors; ensuring ongoing Board training and education.