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Part-time, Volunteer, Companionship, Dementia

September 17, 2021

Posted 
Mon., Aug. 23

Organization
A Friend for Rachel 

Position Description
A Friend for Rachel is seeking volunteers who have professional interests in healthcare careers and are willing to provide ongoing companionship to people with early-stage dementia.

Responsibilities Include

  • Helping people with early-stage dementia continue to enjoy their interests, remain active, be involved in meaningful activity, develop new relationships, and avoid isolation
  • Providing respite time for the family caregiver
  • Gaining a thorough understanding of a very complex disease, which is considered a public health crisis
  • Developing a meaningful relationship with a person with dementia
  • Writing weekly reflections on experiences and learning
  • Understanding dementia and cognitive impairment

Position Requirements

  • Must have professional interests in a healthcare career 
  • Must be a junior, senior, or postbac student
  • Spend 2 hours per week with your “friend” and their caregiver on zoom meetings and explorations
  • Attend monthly zoom training sessions (For fall: Oct. 3, Oct. 24, Nov. 14, Dec. 12)

Time Commitment
Part-time, 2 hours per week. Must attend monthly Zoom training sessions.

Apply
To apply, please fill out this online application by Sept. 17. For more details, attend the information session on Sept. 12.