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7 people are interested
Brain Change Buddy
ORGANIZATION: ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT NETWORK INC
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7 people are interested
Become a brain change buddy for a person with Alzheimer's! Help them to pursue their passion and purpose at the volunteer site of their choice (can include Wonder Gardens, Shy Wolf Sanctuary, The Naples Players, Botanical Gardens, Habitat for Humanity ...). This volunteer opportunity allows you to build a relationship with a senior in your community who has dementia, which we call brain change. This a unique opportunity to get to know a member of your community more and give them the kindness and understanding they need to feel comfortable in a new environment! You will volunteer with them every week for a couple of hours for as long as you are available.
At volunteer sites, Brain Change Buddies provide a sense of community and support for the individual with brain change. At the site, volunteers build a connection with their partner while performing activities together. These activities range, but include: sewing, providing customer support, assisting with set building, costume designing, sales support, or caring for animals. The type of activities performed depends on the business site and the abilities of your partner.
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About ALZHEIMERS SUPPORT NETWORK INC
Location:
1421 PINE RIDGE RD STE 100, NAPLES, FL 34109, US
Mission Statement
Easing the lives of care partners (caregivers) and enriching the lives of people living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of neurodegeneration.
Description
Alzheimer's Support Network is a nonprofit serving Naples, Golden Gate, Bonita Springs and Estero. We envision a world where everyone with Alzheimer's within our community has purpose and meaning in their lives and their care partners are supported and able to provide compassionate care. We serve over 5,600 families with support groups, educational training, personal counseling, professional referral services, crisis management, and enrichment and engagement opportunities. We invite you to step into the world of people with brain change and experience life through their eyes as a volunteer. We offer volunteer opportunities within our support groups and during our engagement opportunities. Our enrichment and engagement experiences are created in partnership with organizations like Naples Botanical Gardens, PGA Tour Superstore, Wonder Gardens, and Shy Wolf Sanctuary, where volunteers and people with brain change can work together at a site that incites passion in the person with brain change.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Naples, FL 34109
DATE POSTED
October 24, 2024
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 22
- It is about 2 hours per week to become a Brain Change Buddy. We like people to be paired up for as long as possible with their buddy.