Alzheimer's Society of New Brunswick

Care giver support network facilitator

Saint John - Saint John, NB

Organized by: Alzheimer's Society of New Brunswick

Starting Immediately     3-6hrs / month

Alzheimer's Society of New Brunswick

Alzheimer's Society of New Brunswick

Heath - Saint John, NB
Member For 1 year
Recruiting
Phone506-634-8722
Alt Phone1-800-664-8411
Email volunteer@alzheimernb.ca
Website https://alzheimer.ca/nb/en
Address 221 Ellerdale Street Loch Lomond Villa Wellness Centre, Saint John, NB

Care giver support network facilitator

Alzheimer's Society of New Brunswick
Local Community

What is a Caregiver Support Network? A Caregiver Support Network (CSN) is a safe, inclusive, compassionate and welcoming peer support group. Family members and friends of people living with any stage of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia come together in a stigma-free environment to share, learn and connect. The Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick offers virtual and in-person Caregiver Support Networks throughout New Brunswick.

  • Background Check Required
  • Saint John - 221 Ellerdale Street Loch Lomond Villa Wellness Centre
  • Saint John, NB
  • Starting Immediately
  • 3-6hrs / month
  • 4 Spots Available of 4
  • Suitable For: All Ages

Dates and Times

Facilitators commit three to four hours per month to prepare for, deliver and follow up on their program. The program is not usually offered in July/August and during the late December/early January holiday season. Volunteers should commit to facilitating a minimum of three months of their Caregiver Support Network.

Required Qualifications

What skills or qualifications do I need to be a facilitator? • Excellent interpersonal & communication skills (written & verbal) • Ability to work independently, as well as in a team • General understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia • Experience facilitating or attending a support group (optional) How much volunteer time is needed to be as facilitator? Facilitators commit three to four hours per month to prepare for, deliver and follow up on their program. The program is not usually offered in July/August and during the late December/early January holiday season. Volunteers should commit to facilitating a minimum of three months of their Caregiver Support Network.

Position Responsibilities

What does a Caregiver Support Network facilitator do? • Work with a partner to create and maintain a safe, inclusive and welcoming space for care partners to share knowledge and support. • Receive training and support from the Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick. • Have an opportunity to connect with care partners and contribute to their community.

Volunteer Benefits

Volunteers in this position can hope to gain: - leadership skills - support group training - communication skills - experience working with communities