Opportunity Details | In-Office Respite Volunteer

In-Office Respite Volunteer

To allow care partners an opportunity to attend our programs and services by providing one-on-one support to people with dementia in a recreational setting. Our volunteers will engage with people living with dementia in meaningful activities while providing companionship and social support. In addition to providing companionship to the person with dementia, this also provides short-term relief for the caregivers as they attend Alzheimer Society education programs or support groups.

 

Responsibilities:

• Help with the set up and cleanup of activities.
• Use the client profile form to develop “themed” activities suitable for the person with dementia.
• Engage clients in a meaningful and purposeful activity, such as reading, crafting, conversation and listening to music, etc.
• Provide socialization and companionship.
• Report feedback to the staff member in attendance or Volunteer Engagement Coordinator.

 

Qualifications/Experience:

• Enjoy working with others, comfortable initiating conversation and including others.
• Patient, outgoing, friendly, and fun; comfortable in a non-competitive, inclusive environment
• Have some experience communicating with older adults. 
• Being flexible and having the instinct to make adjustments as necessary
• Able to come up with different activities throughout the visit.

Must have both orientation and client-facing training complete before applying

 

Category:

Programs / Peterborough