Memory Café Committee Member

Address: 221 Ellerdale Street, Loch Lomond Villa Wellness Centre, Saint John, NB

What is a Memory Café? A Memory Café is a safe, inclusive and welcoming space. People living with any stage of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, their care partners, and their community come together in a stigma-free environment to socialize, learn, and have fun. A Memory Café is typically a two-hour program that offers opportunities for learning, connections, and joy.

A Memory Café often includes guest speakers or performers, fun activities, and snacks. The Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick is working to offer Memory Cafés throughout New Brunswick.

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

Memory Café Committee Members commit 4-5 hours per month to prepare for, deliver, and follow up on their program. Memory Cafés are held from September to June. Volunteers should commit to facilitating a minimum of three consecutive programs.

• Friendly and welcoming attitude
• Experience or interest in event planning
• Creativity, organization, and communication skills
• General understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia
• Familiarity with the community
• Enjoy working as part of a team

• Prepare for, deliver, and follow up on Memory Café programs
• Facilitate a minimum of three consecutive programs

Volunteers in this position can expect to gain:

• Group program facilitating training
• Experience working with at-risk populations
• Leadership experience
• Team and collaborative experience