Health Fairs, Community Displays-Simcoe County Locations (Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County, Barrie Office)

Health Fairs, Community Displays-Simcoe County Locations

(Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County, Barrie Office)

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Position ID: V-MID0227

Last Modified: 14 Mar 2019

Last Full Update: 06 Mar 2019

Opportunity Details

Contact

Marguerite Glanfield, Volunteer Resources Coordinator, Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County; Phone: 705-722-1066; Fax: 705-722-9392; Email: mglanfield@alzheimersociety.ca

Duties

* Assist in promoting the programs and services of the Society to the attendees of the Health Fair.
* Provide basic information about Alzheimer's disease.
* Direct people to appropriate community support services.

Volunteers:
* Pick up display and brochures at the Society offices or an agreed to location.
* Set up the display as per the Procedures listed in the Health Fair Resource Manual.
* Answer general questions and distribute information about the programs and services of the Society.
* Refer individuals to appropriate community support services.
* Take down the display, pack up the brochures and return the display and brochures to the Society offices or an agreed to location.
* Complete the Evaluation Form located in the Health Fair Resource Manual

More Info Link

www.alzheimer.ca/simcoecounty

Benefits

Volunteers will:
* Learn more about Alzheimer's disease, the Programs and Services and the functioning of the Society.
* Learn about community support services.
* Gain experience interacting with other volunteers, providing information to caregivers in a non-threatening environment.

Clients

Caregivers, family members, friends of those who have Alzheimer's disease.

Ages

18 year(s) and up

Suitable for OSSD

Suitable For

Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Men ; Women ; Individuals

Areas of Interest

Advocacy ; Community Outreach ; Event Coordination & Support ; Guide / Greeter ; Health Care ; Information & Referral Services ; Marketing & Promotions ; Office Administration ; Program Coordination / Support

Skills/Experience

Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; Volunteers applying for this position must have the following:
* An approachable, out-going personality and enjoy meeting people
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, particularly as they apply to interactions with caregivers
* Understanding of the 'stigma' attached to Alzheimer's disease
* Able to discern the degree of sensitivity required to respond to individuals and respond appropriately to the vulnerability of caregivers
* Some knowledge of Alzheimer's disease and the programs and services of the Society
* Willingness to learn more about Alzheimer's disease and the Society
* Availability during week days, flexible schedule
* Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Commitment Length

Long Term (More than 1 year) ; Volunteers are asked to commit to at least one year as a Health Fair Volunteer.

Interaction Level

Solitary ; One-on-one ; Small Group ; Volunteers will engage the public in conversations about information about Alzheimer's disease, caregiver support, community support services. Some of the conversations can develop into deep conversations.

Minimum Hours

2 (Total)

Dates and Times

Monday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Friday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Saturday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening
Sunday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening

Health Fairs are held at various times through the week. Our goal is for each volunteer to have a 2 hour shift. Sometimes the shifts are longer, depending upon availability of other volunteers.

Seasons

Year Round ; Health Fairs are organized and implemented by a variety of community groups throughout Simcoe County. They are held at various times of the year. Some years we are invited to very few Health Fairs. Other years, we are in great demand.

Accessibility

Unknown ; Varies with location of Health Fair.

Location

Simcoe County

Number of Positions

Alliston: 2 individual(s) ; Barrie: 2 individual(s) ; Collingwood: 2 individual(s) ; Innisfil: 2 individual(s) ; Midland: 2 individual(s) ; Orillia: 2 individual(s) ; Penetanguishene: 2 individual(s) ; Wasaga Beach: 2 individual(s)

16 individual(s) needed in total.

Volunteers will be accepted from any of the communities in these areas.

Training

Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on the job ; There is a two hour Initial Training Session for Health Fair Volunteers. There is an additional annual meeting of 2 hours to update the volunteers on new information, research, etc. There is a Health Fair Resource Manual for each volunteer as a reference document. A copy of the Resource Manual is also kept with the Resource material at each Health Fair.

Transportation

Driver License required ; Car required ; Volunteers are responsible to provide their own transportation to and from the Health Fair.

Cost

There is no specific cost attached to this position.

Police Check

Not Required

Additional Requirements

Volunteers new to the Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County must participate in an interview.

Liability Insurance

Available

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