| About the Position | |
| Position # | 21685 |
| Organization | Alzheimer Society of Waterloo Wellington |
| Position | Call Volunteer - SPARK Phone Program |
| Location | 831 Frederick Street, Kitchener, ON, Canada |
| Impact Statement | The Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington's mission is to improve the quality of life for those living in our Community with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias, and their care partners, through support, information, advocacy, education and promotion of research. |
| Description | Volunteers will provide a weekly engaging recreational phone call program offering persons with dementia socialization and an opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations and activities. The Spark Phone call program lasts 8 weeks. |
| Training Details | training, orientation and support is provided |
| Working Conditions | Volunteers will provide phone calls from the Alzheimer Society Waterloo office or a location, tbd. |
| Duration | 1 year or more |
| Timing | Weekday - Daytime |
| Time Detail | Phone calls are made during the work week (Monday to Friday) and between 8.30 am and 3.00 pm |
| Age | 18+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual |
| Transportation | On a bus route |
| Accessibility | Accessible work space |
| Area(s) of Interest | Caring Support, Health Care / Wellness, Senior Services |
| Skill(s) | Communicate in Plain Language, Fund Development, Motivate Others, Sensitivity, Empathy |
| How to Apply | |
| Application Link: | |
| Application File: | |
| Website | https://alzheimer.ca/en/ww |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Barb Eastman-Lewin |
| Phone | 519-742-8518 Ext. 2019 |
| Address | 831 Frederick Street Kitchener, N2B 2B4 |
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Volunteer Action Centre
1454 King Street East, Unit 3
Kitchener ON N2G 2N7
Phone: 519 742 8610
Fax: 519 742 0559
Monday - Thursday
9 am - 4 pm
Friday: 9 am - 12 pm
1454 King Street East, Unit 3
Kitchener ON N2G 2N7
Phone: 519 742 8610
Fax: 519 742 0559
Monday - Thursday
9 am - 4 pm
Friday: 9 am - 12 pm
