To find out how you can get involved please contact the Volunteer and Events Team:

Why Volunteer ?

"Volunteerism is the voice of the people put into action. These actions shape and mould the present into a future of which we can be proud." - Helen Dyer

The number of Ontarians with dementia is expected to increase by 40% in the next decade. The human cost and the costs to our health-care system will be enormous. We really could not do what we do to support people with dementia, and raise money to find a cure, without volunteers. We value your experience, your input, your enthusiasm and the opportunity to work with you.

We want to thank all the dedicated volunteers who help to support the families, clients, and services of the Alzheimer Society Peel. We are so fortunate to be working alongside such dedicated people from our community.

Volunteering roles

Day Program volunteer

Share your time with members at one of our Day Program locations. Volunteers assist the Day Program staff with various activities happening within the Centre, such as arts and crafts, discussion groups, exercise groups, music, gardening, and more. Having a second language is an asset. Must be over the age of 18 and be able to commit to 1-3 hours per week. Let us know of any unique talents you have that you'd be interested in sharing with members (piano/guitar playing, painting, etc).

Availability: various weekdays, 9am - 4pm
Age minimum: 18+

Nora's House volunteer

Share your time with members at Nora's House.

Availability: seasonal
Age minimum: 18+
Positions available: none currently

Education volunteer

Help spread the word! Throughout the year Alzheimer Society Peel participates in a variety of health and information events in the community. Public education sessions are held several times a month at our locations.

Availability: various opportunities on set dates; inquire for more information.
Age minimum: 18+

Office volunteer

Strengthen existing skills or build new ones. This role can include administrative, computer, communication, and organizational tasks.

Availability: daytime
Frequency: various periods throughout the year
Age minimum: 18+

Event volunteer

Be part of the action implementing special events, such as our Walk for Alzheimer's and our Dementia Care Day conference, or by helping out on the day of the event.

Frequency: TBD

Community outreach/delivery volunteer

Frequency: various times throughout the year
Tasks: includes poster distribution, delivering memorial cards to funeral homes, etc.

Newsletter/media volunteer

Frequency: various times throughout the year
Tasks: include writing short articles, interviewing individuals, creating concepts, meeting with staff

Group Volunteering

Does your workplace encourage volunteering in the community? We do too! We can have groups of up to 12 (or more, but not at the same location) come in and assist with various activities, such as:
gardening / outdoor cleanup
crafts / seasonal activities with our Day Program Members
large projects (room painting, wallpapering, etc)
event preparation / special projects
Please contact the Volunteer and Events Team for a Group Volunteering Application Form and to discuss opportunities that would be right for your group.