Dementia Community Cafe Assistant

Get Connected Icon Get Connected Icon ongoing
Get Connected Icon 1:30-3:30pm each month

Description

Being a volunteer at the Spokane Dementia Community Cafe offers an opportunity to serve community members who experience some form of memory loss, Alzheimer's disease or other dementia and a companion. You will be an integral part of creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging atmosphere for people with memory loss and their care companions. Cafe volunteers plan, implement, and assure a positive experience during cafe events and activities.

Key Activities:

•In collaboration with staff confirm, set up, and clean up the café space each month.

• Meet and greet café attendees at the door, sign them in, welcome them and provide name badges and parking passes.


• Facilitate member engagement in conversation and activities at monthly gatherings.
• Assist in planning and organizing monthly café activities.


• Help organize and distribute Association materials and information to group members and assure a positive experience for attendees.


• Connect people with additional Association services and volunteer opportunities by proactively making referrals to Alzheimer's Association programs & free 24/7 Helpline

 

Details

Get Connected Icon Volunteers should be between the ages of 18 and 100.
Get Connected Icon Strong listening skills and effective communication skills; enjoys interacting with aging individuals of all abilities and able to develop connections.

Location

Get Connected Icon 316 West Boone Ave, Suite 670
Spokane, WA  99201