Program Summary: Our Brighton Campus is searching for a Cantonese-speaking volunteer to support our Joyful Connections Program at 2Life. Joyful Connections is a therapeutic program that addresses the particular needs of residents who are on the memory loss spectrum. The primary goal of Joyful Connections is to promote a positive emotion and sense of well-being in persons with dementia. Each session consists of three components based on the Alzheimer Association’s recommendations for activity planning─exercise, a healthy snack, and a therapeutic activity such as music and movement, dance, or art. The volunteer would support our Joyful Connections Program Coordinator by interpreting for our Cantonese-speaking residents who attend and assisting with program activities.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Attend training relevant to your role.
2. Interpret for Cantonese-speaking residents who attend the program.
3. Support Joyful Connections program by participating in activities, providing assistance to residents as needed, and following instructions from Joyful Connections Program Coordinator.
Impact Goal:
The intent of the program is to promote social connection, joy, and a sense of well-being for residents on the memory loss spectrum.
Qualifications:
1. 18 years of age or older.
2. Fluent, or proficient, in Cantonese is required.
3. Comfortable working with older adults experiencing memory loss.
4. Ability to keep information confidential and maintain appropriate boundaries.
5. Willingness to help, flexibility, and patience.
Time Commitment/Schedule:
Looking for a volunteer to start in May 2023. Shifts available on weekdays Monday-Friday from 2pm-4pm. Preferred days are Mondays and Thursdays. Volunteer must commit to at least 3 months and keep a regular schedule.
Benefits:
Obtain experience working with older adults experiencing memory loss, obtain experience interpreting, become a part of a community doing joyful work, cultivate new intergenerational friendships.
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