Volunteer

If you’re a night owl or love the sounds of casino games in action, this may be an excellent volunteer opportunity for you. Every year and a half, Alzheimer Calgary can work at a local casino as part of our fundraising efforts.

Description

In this rewarding role, you will guide group discussions, create a warm and welcoming environment, and ensure participants feel supported and connected. With compassion and understanding you will help foster a safe space where caregivers can share their experiences, learn from each other, and access valuable information about dementia and caregiving.

Qualifications

• Some experience with dementia is an asset.
• Willing to commit to the role for one year.
• Empathic, respectful, trustworthy, flexible, and organized.
• Maintain a positive focus.
• Provide two references.
• Security clearance – must obtain police check prior to beginning role.

Every October.

Do you have a plan for Thanksgiving Sunday morning? If not, please join us. You’ll be home in time for turkey, we promise. Our signature fundraising event brings over 1,500 people together for an uplifting, high-energy walk and runs from downtown Calgary along the Bow River pathways. There are music and entertainment, food and feel-good activities to nourish the soul. We need about 200 volunteers in all roles to ensure it’s a fun, safe and happy time for everyone.

A few hours per week. Flexible schedule.

If your strengths include attention to detail and being remarkably organized, this might be the position for you. Have computer skills? Even better. Administrative volunteers assist with office support and add necessary horsepower to our operation. Our scheduling is flexible if you have just a few hours a week to spare. Training is provided, and a police record check is required.

(Raiser’s Edge experience is an asset, but that’s just us dreaming.)

Two hours per week on weekdays.

Want to work directly with people who have dementia? Build connections with members of our Club 36 program and add enjoyment and fun to your weekday routine. Volunteers assist in hands-on activities and provide added friendship and energy to the Club experience. On-the-job and formal training are provided. Available one day per week for two hours, between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. A police record check is required.

A few hours, as needed.

Good at assembling things? If you like creating large visuals, we could use your help setting this up in public spaces. The Unforgettable Mural is a unique wall-sized tribute and photo montage honouring local people (both living and deceased) affected by dementia. Its presence helps raise awareness, change perceptions and create hope. This piece has been displayed at City Hall, major attractions, hospitals, shopping malls, fundraising events and more. You’ll provide support in set-up/take-down and transporting it. It’s relatively easy to assemble, comes with instructions and fits inside a single hockey bag on wheels (plus a medium-sized sack). Training will be provided.

A few hours per month. As-needed.

Do you like being out in the community and talking to people? A major part of the demand for our programming comes from community education sessions. We’re travelling to every part of the city and providing learning sessions for people impacted by dementia. This role may include checking in guests as they arrive, helping set up and take down chairs and tables,  greeting people, providing help with navigation, or offering refreshments. These learning sessions range from small, intimate groups to large, theatre-style auditorium events.

A few hours. As-needed.

This might be a great fit if you enjoy the buzz and energy at special events. Occasionally, we’re involved in special events, such as gala-type events, where volunteers assist with silent auctions, registration, and auction payment.

Regardless of how much time you can contribute, every volunteer makes a difference to the people we serve. Opportunities range from smaller time commitments to more substantial ones. 

Our goal is to inform you of what’s happening and offer you the choice to join the fun. Your completed application will be kept on file for future consideration. You can also feel free to check in with us from time to time.