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Volunteer Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in volunteering your time and skills with The Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County!
It is only with the help of volunteers that we can meet the rising demand for outreach and support of individuals and their families living with dementia. We strive to find the best match for your interests and talents and to provide a fulfilling and enriching volunteer opportunity for you.

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

Long-term volunteer opportunities are ideal for those interested in becoming part of a community committed to raising awareness about dementia.

Volunteers in ongoing roles 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. Below are some areas where you may wish to get involved.

Speaker’s Bureau
Support Services
Educational and Recreational Programs
Event Planning and Management
Office Administration and Fund Development

If you are interested in a long-term commitment volunteering with the Dementia Society, please complete the form below as a first step in the application process.

Long-Term Volunteer Application:

First Name

Last Name

Email

Phone/Mobile

Address

Address Line 1

City

Province

Postal Code

I am interested in volunteering in:

What interests you about volunteering with the Dementia Society?

Which volunteer roles are of most interest to you? Check all that apply.

Special Skills or Qualifications

Previous Volunteer Experience

Availability. Check all that apply.

Employment Status

What languages do you speak? Check all that apply.

Other languages

Your Message

Reference 1

Name

Phone/Mobile

Relationship

Email

Reference 2

Name

Phone/Mobile

Relationship

Email

I give permission for DSORC to contact my references

Yes

No

Where did you hear about the dementia society?

Short-Term VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

The Dementia Society is pleased to offer volunteer opportunities to those who would prefer a short-term time commitment.

Whether you’re looking to gain new skills, meet people and build your network, or obtain professional experience, we would be happy to discuss potential volunteer roles that will work with your schedule. Below are some areas of work with shorter time commitments.

Walk for Dementia
Educational and Recreational Programs
Communications and Office Administration

If you are interested in volunteering with the Dementia Society, please complete the form below as a first step in the application process.

Short-Term Volunteer Application:

First Name

Last Name

Email

Phone/Mobile

Address

Address Line 1

City

Province

Postal Code

I am interested in volunteering in:

What interests you about volunteering with the Dementia Society?

Which volunteer roles are of most interest to you? Check all that apply.

Special Skills or Qualifications

Previous Volunteer Experience

Availability. Check all that apply.

Employment Status

What languages do you speak? Check all that apply.

Other languages

Your Message

Reference 1

Name

Phone/Mobile

Relationship

Email

Reference 2

Name

Phone/Mobile

Relationship

Email

I give permission for DSORC to contact my references

Yes

No

Where did you hear about the dementia society?

As part of our screening process, volunteers who are interested in joining the Dementia Society are asked to complete an online application. Please fill out the form below and click “Submit” to let us know you are interested. Our Volunteer Coordinator will be in touch to discuss the next steps in the process

If you have any questions, please contact volunteer@dsorc.org, call 613-523-4004 or fill in the form.

Current Opportunities

Please contact the Dementia Society Volunteer Coordinator directly at volunteer@dsorc.org to discuss currently available volunteer opportunities.

Volunteering with the Dementia Society

WHEN YOU VOLUNTEER WITH THE DEMENTIA SOCIETY, YOU HAVE A CHANCE TO:

Help make life better for those living with dementia
Help improve the quality of community life
Support a cause that you believe in
Work with other team members to achieve a specific goal

VOLUNTEERING HELPS YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR OWN LIFE:

Use your professional skills in a new setting
Meet other people who share your interests and passions
Learn new skills and discover new talents
Advance your career or gain experience and qualifications for future employment, scholarships, bursaries and academic programs
Build your network and establish contacts in your field of interest
Boost your health and reduce your stress
Have fun!

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