If you are interested in becoming an Alzheimer Society of Manitoba
Volunteer please call Audrey Stadnyk at 943-6622 or email astadnyk@alzheimer.mb.ca.
Coffee
Break Host
time required: depends on length of Coffee Break
event
job description: You can host a Coffee Break in
your home, at work, or wherever there’s a coffee pot. We’ll supply you
with a pound of coffee and some helpful hints to make your Coffee Break
a success! Encourage your guests to make a donation to the Alzheimer
Society of Manitoba for their coffee. All proceeds go to support the
Alzheimer Society of Manitoba's programs and services.
Visit
our Coffee Break Fundraising Events page for more information on this exciting
event!
Door to Door Canvasser
time required: 2 hours
in January
job description: knock
on 20-25 doors in your
neighbourhood to deliver the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's disease and
to collect donations and issue receipts to donors for the Alzheimer
Society of Manitoba.
job requirements: We're looking for people who enjoy meeting the
public, and have the ability to write/issue receipts and handle
money.
Data Entry Volunteer
time required: Flexible, on
call basis. We require
minimum three hour shifts, during office hours, Mon. - Fri. 8:30 - 4:30
pm.
job description: Data entry related to special events and the conference.
job requirements: Experience in data entry, Excel and or Access. You
should have the ability to work well on your own and enjoy working in a
team environment.
Displays
time required: 2 hours
job description: Hand out
information about Alzheimer's disease and/or promote events supporting the Alzheimer
Society of Manitoba.
Memory Walk
time required: 2 hours on the
day of the event
job description: A fun-filled
summer evening at The Forks in Winnipeg. You could help at the registration desk, point the
way as a route marshall or don an apron at the BBQ.
Visit our Memory Walk Fundraising Events page
for more information on this exciting event.
Helpline
time required: Minimum one
half-day per week
job description: Provide
ongoing support through
follow-up calls to clients on the call back list. Training is provided.
job requirements: A basic knowledge of community resources, good
communication and problem solving skills, and an ability to respond
with empathy and compassion. You must also be willing to attend
training and be prepared for a one year commitment.
Meeting Facilitators
time required: 3 hours per
month (day or evening)
job description: Plan,
coordinate and facilitate
meetings for people and families affected by Alzheimer's disease.
Speakers Bureau
time required: Presentations are one hour and
displays are 2 - 3 hours. They are mainly on weekdays, but some
positions require volunteers on evenings and/or weekends.
job description: Various
positions available to
present Alzheimer awareness talks and public education displays.
Training is provided.
job requirements: Excellent speaking,
interpersonal and communication skills. You should also be able to
answer questions and direct people to the appropriate resources. You
must have a willingness to attend training, and be prepared for a one
year commitment.
For more information,
contact Audrey Stadnyk at astadnyk@alzheimer.mb.ca
