Health Fairs, Community Displays-Simcoe County Locations
(Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County, Barrie)
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Position ID: V-MID0227
Last Modified: 12 Jan 2024
Last Full Update: 23 Feb 2023
Opportunity Details: Health Fairs, Community Displays-Simcoe County Locations
| Contact | Kelly Luvisotto, Community Development Coordinator, Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County; Phone: 705-722-1066 ext 230; Email: kluvisotto@alzheimersociety.ca |
| Duties | * Assist in promoting the programs and services of the Society to the attendees of the Health Fair. |
| More Info Link | www.alzheimer.ca/simcoecounty |
| Benefits | Volunteers will: * Learn more about Alzheimer's disease, the Programs and Services and the functioning of the Society. * Learn about community support services. * Gain experience interacting with other volunteers, providing information to caregivers in a non-threatening environment. |
| Clients | Caregivers, family members, friends of those who have Alzheimer's disease. |
| Ages | 18 year(s) and up |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Areas of Interest | Advocacy ; Community Outreach ; Event Coordination & Support ; Guide / Greeter ; Health Care ; Information & Referral Services ; Marketing & Promotions ; Office Administration ; Program Coordination / Support |
| Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; Translation & Languages ; Volunteers applying for this position must have the following: * An approachable, out-going personality and enjoy meeting people * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, particularly as they apply to interactions with caregivers * Understanding of the 'stigma' attached to Alzheimer's disease * Able to discern the degree of sensitivity required to respond to individuals and respond appropriately to the vulnerability of caregivers * Some knowledge of Alzheimer's disease and the programs and services of the Society * Willingness to learn more about Alzheimer's disease and the Society * Availability during week days, flexible schedule * Ability to maintain confidentiality. |
| Commitment Length | Long Term (More than 1 year) ; Volunteers are asked to commit to at least one year as a Health Fair Volunteer. |
| Interaction Level | Solitary ; One-on-one ; Small Group ; Volunteers will engage the public in conversations about information about Alzheimer's disease, caregiver support, community support services. Some of the conversations can develop into deep conversations. |
| Minimum Hours | 2 (Total) |
| Seasons | Year Round ; Health Fairs are organized and implemented by a variety of community groups throughout Simcoe County. They are held at various times of the year. Some years we are invited to very few Health Fairs. Other years, we are in great demand. |
| Accessibility | Unknown ; Varies with location of Health Fair. |
| Location | Simcoe County |
| Number of Positions | Alliston: 2 individual(s) ; Barrie: 2 individual(s) ; Collingwood: 2 individual(s) ; Innisfil: 2 individual(s) ; Midland: 2 individual(s) ; Orillia: 2 individual(s) ; Penetanguishene: 2 individual(s) ; Wasaga Beach: 2 individual(s) 16 individual(s) needed in total. Volunteers will be accepted from any of the communities in these areas. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on the job ; There is a two hour Initial Training Session for Health Fair Volunteers. There is an additional annual meeting of 2 hours to update the volunteers on new information, research, etc. There is a Health Fair Resource Manual for each volunteer as a reference document. A copy of the Resource Manual is also kept with the Resource material at each Health Fair. |
| Transportation | Driver License required ; Car required ; Volunteers are responsible to provide their own transportation to and from the Health Fair. |
| Cost | There is no specific cost attached to this position. |
| Police Check | Not Required |
| Additional Requirements | Volunteers new to the Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County must participate in an interview. |
| Liability Insurance | Available |
| Community Sets | Barrie ; South Simcoe ; VC - North Simcoe ; VC - Orillia & Area ; VC - Simcoe County ; VC - Simcoe, Muskoka, Parry Sound District, Bruce, Grey, Peterborough & Northumberland ; VC - South Georgian Bay |
Agency Details: Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County, Barrie
| Office Phone | 705-722-1066 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-265-5391 |
| Fax | 705-722-9392 |
| Simcoecounty@alzheimersociety.ca | |
| Website | alzheimer.ca/simcoecounty |
| Address & Map | 20 Anne St S Unit 3 Barrie, ON Canada L4N 2C6 |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 1414 Barrie, ON Canada L4M 5R4 |