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12 Aug 2024
Minds in Motion Volunteer
Alzheimer Society of Muskoka
Location
Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, Huntsville, or Parry Sound.
Duties
This is a volunteer opportunity with the Alzheimer Society of Muskoka for the Minds in Motion® program.
Minds in Motion® is a community-based social program that incorporates physical and mental stimulation for people with early to mid-stage signs of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias and their care partners.
- Minds in Motion® is an eight-week program delivered once weekly that combines physical activity with mental stimulation, in a social environment.
- The program is delivered at Municipal Recreation Centres, Older Adult Centres or similar multi-service centres to help normalize the experience for participants.
- The program was developed in British Columbia and results indicate improved physical and mental health for both people with dementia and their care partner.
- Minds in Motion® is not a fitness program, a social recreation program or a drop-in program.
Tasks/Responsibilities:
- Help with the set up and clean up of refreshments, games and activities for the program
- Assist the Minds in Motion® Coordinator to ensure activity participation and socialization. This may include spending one-on-one time with participants who need extra support.
- Under the direction of the Physical Activity Program Leader, provide one-on-one support to participants during the physical activity component of the program
- Assist with any other required tasks
Qualifications:
- Enjoy working with others, comfortable initiating conversation and including others
- Patient, friendly and fun; comfortable in a non-competitive, inclusive environment
- Have some experience communicating with older adults
- Be physically able to participate in the physical activity component of the program
- Commit to program at 8 week intervals
- Organized and pay attention to detail
- Reliable and able to follow instructions
Assets:
- Aware of the aging process
- Have basic knowledge and experience with dementia – training will be provided
- Experience working with persons with dementia and their care partners
- Physical activity or therapeutic recreation background
Time commitment:
- Three hours/week for eight-ten weeks:
- 30 minute set up, 2 hour program, 30 minute take down, clean up and de-brief.
- Programs run at least three times per year – trained volunteers are encouraged to return to assist with programs held throughout the year.
Orientation/training:
Volunteers will receive:
- Orientation to local Alzheimer Society and volunteer policies and procedures (approximately one hour)
- Orientation to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias (approximately three hours)
- Orientation to Minds in Motion® and specific role (approximately one hour)
- Access to Society’s more advanced dementia training (if applicable)
Supervision:
There will be on site supervision and de-briefing lead by the Minds in Motion® Coordinator.
A Police Records Check/Vulnerable Sector Screening is required for all volunteers. For those under the age of 18, parental or guardian approval is required.