Speakers Bureau
(Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County, Barrie)
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Position ID: V-MID0648
Last Modified: 22 Jun 2023
Last Full Update: 23 Feb 2023
Opportunity Details: Speakers Bureau
| Contact | Administrative Assitant, Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County; Phone: 705-722-1066 * 1-800-265-5391; Email: simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca |
| Duties | To fulfill speaking engagements in the community on behalf of the Alzheimer Society with the purpose of educating listeners about Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, as well as the challenges and needs of caregivers and developments in research into Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. |
| More Info Link | www.alzheimersociety.ca/simcoecounty |
| Benefits | Opportunity to use/develop a skill which you enjoy. Meet new people and groups in the community. Assist in the education of the public about Alzheimer's disease and other dementias |
| Clients | General public |
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Areas of Interest | Advocacy ; Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering ; Community Outreach ; Marketing & Promotions |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; General Computer Skills - Use of laptop ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Public Speaking ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; Translation & Languages ; Able to learn material and present it in an interesting and understandable manner. |
| Commitment Length | Long Term (More than 1 year) ; Community groups extend invitation to the Alzheimer Society for a Guest Speaker |
| Interaction Level | Small Group ; Large Group ; Groups vary in size. Speakers are placed with group sizes in their comfort level. |
| Minimum Hours | 2 |
| Accessibility | Unknown ; Accessibility depends upon the meeting location of the community group |
| Location | Simcoe County |
| Number of Positions | Alliston: 1 individual(s) ; Barrie: 1 individual(s) ; Bradford West Gwillimbury: 1 individual(s) ; Collingwood: 1 individual(s) ; Midland: 1 individual(s) 5 individual(s) needed in total. The Alzheimer Society receives requests for presentation throughout Simcoe County. Our goal is to have volunteers speak to groups in their own community. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on-going |
| Transportation | Car required ; Volunteers provide own transportation to speaking engagements. Travel expenses will be reimbursed. |
| Police Check | Not Required |
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 |