Lead Dementia Support Group - Ypsilanti

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The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program is seeking volunteers to staff a monthly support group for caregivers of people living with memory loss.

Tasks: Facilitating the group during scheduled meeting times (this could include presenting on a dementia-related educational topic and/or leading a support-focused group discussion) and arranging speakers/presenters for the group as needed.

Qualifications: Reliable (groups only run when facilitator is present), a good listener, able to efficiently guide a group, comfortable answering questions and sharing information. Training provided.

Time: The group meets one a month in the late morning.

Location of work: Gilbert Residence near downtown

Benefits:

• Training from helpful staff
• Volunteer on your schedule - just give advanced notice when you will be out
• Volunteer liability insurance to supplement your own medical and auto insurance
• Invitation to volunteer recognition events
• Meet like-minded people, make friends, build connections
• Feel good knowing you are doing a good deed

Volunteers must be age 55 or better to apply. Provide your phone number when applying.Email rsvp@csswashtenaw.org or call 734-712-4325.