Dementia Cares Volunteers needed - Green Valley and virtual roles

Dementia Cares Ministry, in partnership with PCOA, is seeking volunteers in the Green Valley area and virtually to help in various roles.

• Memory Cafe Assistant: help with set-up, clean-up, greeting, hosting and/or record-keeping along with others on the team. Team members also meet separately to plan for future Memory Cafes. Volunteers should have knowledge of/familiarity with topics related to dementia, with some training provided.
• Forums: held monthly to provide community education about dementia, including topics involving medical, social, and psychological impact. Work as part of a team to plan and host forums. Volunteers should have some knowledge of these issues and help identify potential topics and speakers.
• Stressbusters: A structured program for caregivers of those with dementia, providing tools to help reduce the impact of stress in their lives. Volunteers will undergo a 4 - 6 hour training to be group leaders. Volunteers should have experience in teaching or small group facilitation.
• Caregiver Support Group Leaders: a more informal setting for caregivers to share stories and receive support. Experience with group facilitation is preferred.

For all roles, volunteers should expect to undergo a background check, and be interviewed to ensure a good fit for all. While some roles will need to be in-person, others can sometimes happen over Zoom. Regional volunteers could be considered for the virtual roles, and should be comfortable with computers and virtual meetings.

For questions, please contact Jerry Haas at jndhaas@gmail.com .