Older Adult Services - Connected Programs

We are currently recruiting for: Golf Fore Life Volunteer Caddy.

Golf Fore Life is a specialized program supporting golfers living with dementia. The program is designed to provide those living with dementia a chance to continue playing, or return to, the sport they love.

What will you be doing?

• Assisting golfer one on one on the golf course, at the pitch and putt and driving range. Caddy will drive a golf cart.

What are we looking for in a volunteer?

• Someone who has practical knowledge about the game of golf (for example how to play, golf etiquette etc.).
• Someone who has experience or is interested in supporting someone with dementia.
• Someone who is caring, understanding, friendly and outgoing.
• Someone who has good verbal communication skills.
• Someone who can commit to volunteering once a week.
• Someone who is 18 years and older.   

When would you be volunteering?

Day(s):  Tuesdays, June 24 to September 2, and/or Thursdays, June 26 to August 28. Program is cancelled on July 1.

Time: 9:00-11:30 a.m.

Commitment: Volunteer schedule to be discussed and determined with the Program Coordinator. If you are interested in this role but are not able to commit to the full season, please contact staff to discuss occasional volunteer opportunities.

Length of Program: Position is 10 week term (renewable upon staff approval for 2026)   

Please note as part of the screening process for this role, applicants will be required to provide 2 non-family members references and a vulnerable police records check.    

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For your information or if you have questions about the role, please contact Melissa Bruce| Older Adult Program Coordinator – Specialized Programs and Services | 519-783-8615 | melissa.bruce@kitchener.ca   

Accommodations are available, upon request. Please call 519-783-8615 or TTY 886-969-9994 for assistance.