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Volunteer
Why Volunteer?
With the number of Ontarians with dementia expected to increase by 40% over the next decade, the human cost and the cost to our health-care system will be enormous. Last year, the Alzheimer Society Peel (ASP) supported 53,000 clients and care partners and hundreds of healthcare professionals while raising thousands of dollars to help find a cure. We could not have achieved this without our passionate and committed volunteers!
We want to thank all the dedicated volunteers who help to support the families, clients, healthcare professionals and services of the Alzheimer Society Peel. We are so fortunate to be working alongside such dedicated people from our community.
Volunteers are people like you who want to make a difference in their community. When you become an ASP volunteer, you have a chance to:
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Build a connection to your community with purpose.
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Meet new people who share your interests and passion.
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Working with others to improve the quality of life for those living with dementia and their care partners in your community.
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Support a cause that you believe in and build pride on the impact that you have made along the way.
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Boost your health and reduce your stress.
You will also:
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Use your professional skills in a new setting.
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Learn new skills, discover new talents.
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Advance your career or gain experience and qualifications for future employment, scholarships, bursaries and academic programs.
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Build your network and establish contacts in your field of interest.
Benefits of Volunteering
Contact Us
To learn more or to register for a support group:
Call (905) 278-3667 ext 307.
Volunteering Opportunities
Nora's House Volunteer Nora's House is an overnight respite care service that provides a secure, home-like environment with 24/7 care for people living with dementia, giving care partners a much needed rest. We love talented volunteers who can play an instrument, or spend time chatting, doing crafts, gardening, cooking or many other fun activities. What we are looking for: Availability: seasonal Age minimum: 18+
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. Let us know of any unique talents you have that you'd be interested in sharing with members (piano/guitar playing, painting, etc). What we are looking for: Availability: Monday through Friday between the hours of 9am - 4pm. Flexible on day and times. Frequency: Must be able to commit to 1-3 hours per week. Second language is an asset. Age minimum: 18+
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. What we are looking for: 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. What we are looking for: Availability: Monday through Friday between the hours of 9am - 4pm. Flexible on day and times. 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 any event.
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Community Outreach/Delivery Volunteer
This is a dynamic role and involves connecting with community members and partners. Tasks may include activities such as poster distribution, delivering memorial cards to funeral homes, etc.
Newsletter/Media Volunteer
Have a passion for writing and a strength in communication? This role includes working with our internal team to support proofreading, editing, reviewing video content, writing short articles and supporting the creation of marketing and social media materials.
Fundraising and Outreach Assistant Help to support the Alzheimer Society Peel by assisting in the creation of a database of community partners, corporate sponsors, individual clients and care partners to help promote our fundraising efforts. What we are looking for: Availability: Monday through Friday between the hours of 9am - 4pm. Flexible on day and times. Frequency: once a week 2-3 hours Location: 60 Briarwood Ave, Mississauga ON.
Group Volunteering Does your workplace encourage volunteering in the community? We do too! We can coordinate groups up to 12 (or more, but not at the same location) to 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
Volunteer Application Form
If you would like to apply to become an approved volunteer, please fill out our volunteer application form!
Depending on your role, the volunteer hiring process may also involve:
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Submitting a resume to the volunteer coordinator
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Attending a "meet and greet" interview, where confidentiality and emergency response forms are signed
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Obtaining a Vulnerable Persons Police Records Check
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Attending a dementia education session
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Passing a reference check
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Taking part in a full site tour/orientation
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Reviewing all society-wide policies and procedures