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If you are interested in giving your time to change the lives of people in your community, please call the Alzheimer Society Niagara Region, please call Dawn at:  905-687-6856 ext. 544, or e-mail:  dtuckwell@alzheimerniagara.ca

Volunteer Opportunties
 
The Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region relies on the support of people like you.  In just a few hours a week you can help to improve the quality of life for individuals and families in your own community living with Alzheimer Disease or a related dementia.  Please review the volunteer opportunities below to determine which opportunity fits your lifestyle.  Thank you for visiting our Volunteer page!

The Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region offers many different ways
for you to volunteer:

Friendly Visitor Program
Happiness and companionship are such important parts of our lives and very important aspects of Alzheimer care. Our Friendly Visitors go to long-term care facilities, nursing homes and residential homes to visit our clients and provide them with much appreciated companionship.

In order to provide the best service possible to our clients, our Friendly Visitor volunteers are required to complete a certificate program designed to help them better understand dementia and their role in care giving.

Our volunteer training certificate program consists of five, three-hour sessions, with the following topics being discussed:
   - Normal Aging
   - Overview of Dementia
   - Legal and Ethical Issues
   - Palliative Care
   - Meaningful Activities
   - Environment and Behaviour
   - Role of a Volunteer

These training sessions take place twice a year. If you’re interested in becoming a Friendly Visitor, please contact Dawn, Coordinator of Friendly Visiting Volunteer, at 905-687-6856,
ext. 544.

Fundraising Events Volunteer
These volunteers help in all aspects of the events, such as planning, marketing and day-of-event assistance. Some events we hold during the year are “Curl For Memories,” “Memories Marathon,” and “Coffee Break.”

Office/Administration Volunteer
Assist the office manager with the day-to-day workings of the Alzheimer Society, such as photocopying, tax receipt writing, filing, and letter campaigns.

Speaker’s Bureau
These volunteers give presentations and attend events geared to educate the general public about Alzheimer Disease, its key issues and concerns.