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Assistant
Creative Workshop
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Impact Statement
Behind every person with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia, there are hundreds of people dedicated to helping. The Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington is dedicated to providing help for people with Alzheimer's disease and dementia and their caregivers in our community. Our dedicated board, staff and volunteers work tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.
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Description
During in-person Workshops, volunteers would:
•Arrive early to help set up program materials
•Welcome participants as they arrive and show them to the program space
•Participate in the creative project alongside participants
•Engage in conversation with participants during the program and help to answer any questions that arise
•Stay after the program to help clean up program materials
During virtual Workshops, volunteer would:
•Help to deliver workshop materials to clients’ residences
•Welcome participants as they log onto the Zoom call
•Participate in the creative project alongside participants
•Engage in conversation with participants during the program and help to answer any questions that arise
Due to Grant requirements associated with this program, applicants must be enrolled in a secondary school or post-secondary program and must be between the ages of 14-25.
*Virtual/In person position
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Position Qualifications
Ideal for: An Individual, Student Placement
Age: 14+
Area(s) of Interest: Arts/Culture, Caring Support, Senior Services
Skill(s): Communicate in Plain Language, Motivate Others, Creative Thinking, Sensitivity, Empathy
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Training / Work Condtions
Training Details: •Mandatory orientation training on the Creative Workshop program.
•Ongoing training and support through regular contact with the Program Coordinator.
Working Conditions: Virtual workshops are held via Zoom.
In person workshops are held in local community centres or other appropriate indoor venues.
Accessibility: Accessible work space
Transportation: On a bus route
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Time Commitment
Duration: 4 - 6 months
Weekday - Daytime, Weekend - Daytime
Creativity Workshops take place in-person on the second Saturday of each month, and virtually on the last Friday and Saturday of each month.
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https://alzheimer.ca/en/ww
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Send an Email Message
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Tom Connelly
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519-742-1422 Ext. 2021
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831 Frederick Street Kitchener, N2B 2B4
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Kitchener,Virtual
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