Cause Areas
When
It's flexible! We'll work with your schedule.Where
231 Water St. Port Perry: Scugog Memorial Library26 Beech Ave, Bowmanville: Older Adults Assoc.Douglas Crossing: 6 Douglas Rd, UxbridgePickering, Bowmanville, Uxbridge, Port Perry, Durham L1N 9B2CA
About
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
Skills
- Painting
- Music Therapy
- Fitness Instruction
- Crocheting
- Visual Arts
- Music Arts
Good Match For
Teens People 55+ Group
Requirements & Commitment
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 14
- Orientation or Training
- Varies from 3 hrs/ week - 2 hrs/ month