** We are currently recruiting for the Richmond AND for Victoria  First Link volunteers.**

First Link® is an early intervention service designed to connect individuals and families affected by Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia with services and support as soon as possible after diagnosis.

Following up on referrals from health professionals, First Link makes initial outreach calls and follow up calls to these individuals or their family to ensure they have the opportunity to be connected with information, education and support in their community.

The First Link Support Volunteer will:

  • Under the direction of the First Link Coordinator, make outreach telephone calls to individuals diagnosed with a dementia, or their family members
  • Discuss with the individual or caregiver, what type of resources may be most appropriate to their needs
  • Provide support, suggest appropriate resources (brochures, handouts, etc.), and make referrals to ASBC and other community programs as appropriate.
  Benefits to volunteering:
  • Learn about dementia 
  • Learn about the resources in the community 
  • Gain experience supporting people with early stage dementia and  their care partners 
  • Inclusion in the volunteer recognition program 
  • Free parking 
  • Refreshments while volunteering
Training provided:

  • Society orientation
  • Confidentiality policy/procedures orientation 
  • Support Volunteer training (extensive) 
  • Orientation to local dementia related community resources 
  • On-the-job supervision 
  • Access to Society dementia education programs 
  • Access to monthly volunteer meetings

     
To apply:

Download the volunteer candidate form

Contact names and addresses for where to send the completed form are listed on the last two pages.





Please note that a criminal record check will be required.