In-Home Recreation Volunteer - Woodstock and surrounding areas

Are you looking to make a difference in a person's life living with dementia? If so, we need you! We are currently recruiting volunteers to be a part of our In-Home Recreation Program.

Volunteers in the In-Home Recreation program are matched 1:1 with a client and meet once/week in the client’s home for 2 hours. You will provide meaningful activities and be a regular social connection for our client's living with dementia, while allowing the care partners to have respite time. Volunteers in this role form long lasting and meaningful relationships with clients, and rave about the program! If working 1:1 and building a connection with someone is something that interests you, please apply today.

Apply at: https://alzswp.ca/volunteer/

Required Qualifications/Training: Willing to complete all required training provided by the Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners. Applicants must be 18+.

Skills Preferred: High Beginner ESL - Advanced ESL we have clients who speak various languages, but all have an understanding of English

Strong Communication skills

Organization skills

Additional Opportunity Information: Travel to client's home required once/week for 2 hours.

We require a minimum 12-visit consistent commitment for one client.

Job Type: Casual

Schedule: Day shift, Monday to Friday

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