In-Home Recreation Volunteer

(Alzheimer Society Huron Perth, In-Home Recreation Program, Betty Cardno Memorial Centre, Clinton)

Position ID: V-PER0007
Last Modified: 14 Aug 2023
Last Full Update: 14 Aug 2023

Opportunity Details: In-Home Recreation Volunteer

Contact Paulina Balch, Volunteer Coordinator, Alzheimer Society Huron Perth; Phone: 519-271-1910 ext 231; Email: paulinab@alzhp.ca
Duties

The In-Home Recreation Program is seeking fun-loving volunteers to brighten the days of our elders by visiting them in their homes. You'll get to spend quality time with some of the most interesting people around - just be warned, they may not remember your name by the end of the day!

Schedule is very flexible and visits will happen 1/week for 1 hour at client's home. 

But don't worry, that just means every visit will feel like a first date. Who doesn't love the excitement of introducing themselves over and over again? Plus, you'll have plenty of opportunities to tell your favorite jokes, play games, or just enjoy a good chat with your new friends.

So if you're ready to put a smile on someone's face and have a few laughs along the way, come join us at the Alzheimer Society Huron Perth. We promise it'll be a memorable experience - for both you and your new companions!

Clients Seniors with Mild Cognitive Disorders
Ages 18 year(s) and up
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours No
Areas of Interest Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Elder Care ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor
Commitment Length Medium Term (4 months to 1 year)
Interaction Level One-on-one
Minimum Hours 1 / Week
Accessibility Fully Accessible
Location Perth County
Number of Positions Huron County: 5 individual(s) ; Perth County: 5 individual(s) 
 
10 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training is provided ; Full Orientation and Training is provided.  
No experience working with seniors or people living with Dementia.
Transportation Reliable Transportation to commute to client's home.
Police Check Required

Agency Details: Alzheimer Society Huron Perth, In-Home Recreation Program, Betty Cardno Memorial Centre, Clinton

Office Phone 519-482-1482 Huron, 519-271-1910 Perth
Toll Free Phone 1-800-561-5012 Huron, 1-888-797-1882 Perth
Fax 519-482-8692 Huron, 519-271-1231 Perth
E-Mail info@alzhp.ca
Website alzheimer.ca/huroncounty/
Address & Map
Betty Cardno Memorial Centre; 317 Huron Rd
Central Huron, ON
Canada N0M 1L0
 
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Mailing Address PO Box 639 
Central Huron, ON 
Canada N0M 1L0