Minds in Motion™ is a fitness and social program for people experiencing early stage memory loss.  A 45-minute fitness program is followed by an hour of socializing and activities such as billiards, Wii, ping pong, board games, etc.  People with dementia may attend alone or with a care partner.

This program, originally piloted in Victoria, is now being established in the Lower Mainland.  We are running the program in several sites including Richmond. 

We are seeking a volunteer program assistant to:
 

  • help with the set up and clean up of refreshments, games and activities for the social part of the program
  • assist the program facilitator to ensure activity participation and socialization. This may include spending one-to-one time with participants who need extra support.
  • under the direction of the fitness instructor, provide one-to-one guidance to assist participants during the fitness part of the program

The volunteer should:

  • Enjoy being with people, and be comfortable reaching out and including others
  • Be patient, friendly and fun; comfortable in a non-competitive, inclusive environment
  • Have experience working with older adults 
  • Have at least basic knowledge and experience with dementia 
  • Be physically able to participate in the fitness part of the program
  • Have the physical ability to lift light weights (supplies)

Commitment Required: 3 months minimum
 

To apply for this position in Richmond:

Download the application form, complete it and forward to:

Kate Cowell
Minds in Motion Coordinator
300 - 828 West 8th Avenue
Vancouver, BC
V5Z 1E2

Email: kcowell@alzheimerbc.org

Phone: 604-742-4923