Active Living - ASYR: Active Living Programs - Music and Memories Volunteer
Position: Active Living Programs - Music and Memories Volunteer
Location: Various Locations
Time: 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm
- Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at the Unionville Presbyterian Church - 600 Village Pkwy, Unionville, ON L3R 6C2
- Monday October 26, 2026 at 18408 Yonge St. East Gwillimbury Victory Baptist Church
- Monday November 30, 2026 at Sutton Kin Community Centre - 1 Fairpark Lane, Sutton West, ON, L0E 1R0.
Reports to: Program Coordinator - Jennifer Barta / Volunteer Coordinator - Jennifer Peter
Description: Music and Memories volunteers will support individuals living with dementia by providing companionship and assistance during this community based activity. Volunteers will help the program coordinator in creating a safe, calm and enjoyable experience.
Program Objectives:
- Experience the therapeutic benefits of music in managing dementia-related symptoms.
- Improve mood, cognition, and communication through familiar melodies.
- Enhance overall well-being by reducing agitation and promoting relaxation.
- Foster social engagement and meaningful interactions with caregivers and loved ones
Responsibilities:
- Support sing‑along sessions using familiar, calming, or meaningful songs.
- Encourage participants to engage through humming, clapping, tapping, or gentle movement.
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Offer reassurance, positive attention, and emotional support during sessions.
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Prompt conversation or reminiscence inspired by songs
- Set up audio equipment, playlists, lyric sheets, or simple instruments.
- Help tidy up or store materials after each session.
Qualifications:
- Valid Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)
- Mandatory trainings (AODA, Health and Safety, Dementia education)
- Sign Mandatory Documents (Volunteer Service Agreement, Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest, Confidentiality)
Key Skills:
- Dynamic and friendly individual with a passion for working with older adults
- Ability to effectively communicate with individuals with cognitive or physical disabilities
- Commitment to respecting the privacy and confidentiality of information
- Reliable and punctual
- Comfortable working in a team environment
Benefits of Volunteering:
- Make a difference in the lives of people affected by dementia
- Gain experience in event coordination and community engagement
- Meet new people and be part of a supportive team
Your Coordinator Contact:
Jennifer Peter; Volunteer Coordinator
jpeter@alzheimer-york.com
416-302-5317
Qualifications Required
- Onboarding - Documentation- References Must be Completed
- Onboarding - Documentation- Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) Must be Completed
- Onboarding - Documentation- Volunteer Service Agreement (VSA) Must be Completed
- Onboarding - Training- AODA Must be Completed
- Onboarding - Training - AlzEducate Dementia Education Must be Completed
- Mandatory Documents - HR-EMP-10 Confidentiality Must be Completed
- Mandatory Documents - HR-CON-01 Code of Conduct Must be Completed
- Mandatory Documents - Volunteer Handbook Must be Completed
Schedule Summary
This activity has the following schedule
| Date | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, October 26, 2026 | 1:15 PM | 2:45 PM |
| Monday, November 30, 2026 | 1:15 PM | 2:45 PM |
