Recreation Program Assistant

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Position Title: Recreation Program Assistant - Volunteer

Minimum Age: 14

Reports To: Program Coordinator or Program Leader

Position Summary: ASDR offers a wider range of physical and social recreation opportunities including; arts, choir, walking programs, coffee socials, exercise programs, and knitting lessons. By applying for this position you are applying to have access to the full range of recreation assistant positions. Contact volunteer@alzheimerdurahm.com to learn more to and to get involved in your community.

Role Responsibilities / Tasks

• Assist the Instructor in facilitating a program of your choice
• Meet, greet, and social with people who are living with dementia, care partners, volunteers, and other staff members
• Participate in scheduled programing and provide leadership and support to others
• Help to create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive atmosphere for new and returning clients
• Help with the set up and take down process including the physical arrangement of the room as well as planning and preparing for activities

*Recreation assistant positions are available at a variety of position throughout the Durham region for a range of positions.