Volunteer at The Dementia Society
Make an impact on the lives of people living with dementia.
Volunteers help improve the quality of community life for individuals living with dementia, by supporting a cause that they believe in.
Volunteering is a great career move: They use their professional skills to benefit others while learning new skills and discovering new talents. In some cases, they advance their careers or gain experience and qualifications for future employment, scholarships, bursaries, and academic programs.
Volunteering is a social activity. Volunteers meet other people who share their interests and passions. They build their network and establish contacts in their field of interest. Work with other team members to achieve a specific goal.
Volunteering is a healthy activity. Volunteers boost their health, reduce their stress, and have fun which contributes to wellbeing.
There are many ways to to support individuals who are living with dementia. Whether it’s one-time, long-term, financial, or community support, find a way that works for your goals and situation.
Long-term or ongoing volunteer opportunities
These opportunities are ideal for those interested in becoming part of a community that is committed to raising awareness about dementia and improving the quality of life for people living with dementia and their caregiver. Examples include:
- Make a Connection
- Support Services
- Educational and Recreational Programs
- Office Administration
- Fund Development
- Board of Directors and Sub-Committee Members
- Aging in Place
Short-term opportunities
Volunteers with the Dementia Society are active representatives in the community, offering their talents and expertise to deliver presentations, facilitate support groups, and provide direct support to DSORC’s educational and social programming. Examples include:
- Education and Recreational Programs
- Communications and Office Administration
- Event Planning and Management
- If you are interested in volunteering with the Dementia Society, please complete the form below as a first step in the application process.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Make a Connection
Support Services
Educational and Recreational Programs
Office Administration
Fund Development
Communications and Office Administration
Event Planning and Management
Make a Connection
This program matches volunteers with a person living with dementia for regular, personalized visits, while also providing the caregiver with a much-needed break. Visits can be made by phone, online or even safely in person. Together you can talk, read, listen to music, play games, watch movies or even go on walks with your new friend…the connection goes on!
Aging in Place
This program is designed to support people living with dementia in their homes so they can continue to live safely in their familiar environment, for as long as possible. Volunteers, along with qualified Dementia Society-trained occupational therapists provide free in-home assessment and personalized implementation plan.
Fill out the form below to apply.
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