Health Fairs, Community Displays-Simcoe County Locations
(Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County, Barrie)
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Position ID: V-MID0227
Last Modified: 12 Jan 2024
Last Full Update: 23 Feb 2023
Opportunity Details: Health Fairs, Community Displays-Simcoe County Locations
| Contact | Kelly Luvisotto, Community Development Coordinator, Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County; Phone: 705-722-1066 ext 230; Email: kluvisotto@alzheimersociety.ca |
| Duties | * Assist in promoting the programs and services of the Society to the attendees of the Health Fair. |
| 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 Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| 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 ; Translation & Languages ; 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) |
| 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. |
| Police Check | Not Required |
| Additional Requirements | Volunteers new to the Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County must participate in an interview. |
Agency Details: Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County, Barrie
| Office Phone | 705-722-1066 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-265-5391 |
| Fax | 705-722-9392 |
| Simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca | |
| Website | alzheimer.ca/simcoecounty |
| Address & Map | 20 Anne St S Unit 3 Barrie, ON Canada L4N 2C6 |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 1414 Barrie, ON Canada L4M 5R4 |