Become A Volunteer
The Alzheimer Society was founded by volunteers who saw a need in the community to assist people who were struggling to cope with the effects of Alzheimer's disease. The Alzheimer Society has remained a grass-roots organization and continues to rely heavily on volunteers.
The Alzheimer Society's philosophy regarding volunteers is as follows:
- Volunteers are valued and respected by everyone at the Society. The Society actively seeks volunteers' input on programs, policies and procedures and agency concerns.
- As representatives of the community-at-large, volunteers actively participate at all levels of the Society, ensuring that services are responsive to the needs of the clients. The Society will endeavour to recruit volunteers from all areas of the District of Algoma.
- Volunteers enhance the services provided and do not assume duties of paid staff.
- Volunteers act as representatives of the Society. The extent of their relationships with clients is outlined in their job descriptions. Training and supervision is provided to ensure volunteers understand their roles, responsibilities and limitations and are able to undertake them in an appropriate and safe manner.
Volunteers are valued members of the team who bring:
- Special skills and fresh perspectives to our work with people affected by Alzheimer's disease.
- Time and energy to devote to Alzheimer awareness and education.
- Skills for fundraising to enable to Society to provide necessary services.
- Special skills and personality traits to facilitate friendly interaction with people affected by Alzheimer's disease.
Volunteers will receive training and guidance to provide them with the skills and knowledge necessary to work effectively during volunteer commitments.
Help is Needed!!
Volunteers are needed for:
- Special events such as the annual door-to-door campaign, Coffee Break™, and Walk for Memories
- Ongoing activities such as Cuddle Bear program, Companion Visitor program, and office assistance.