Volunteer

“Volunteers don’t get paid because they’re worthless, it’s because they’re priceless” - Jason Ladd

Volunteers are exceptional members of our community. They share their knowledge, experience and time in order to make a difference in our society. We believe that our volunteers feel so strongly towards our cause that their enthusiasm will encourage them to carry out our message.

Volunteers at the Alzheimer Society of York Region share or vision of providing care to families and the cure of Alzheimer Disease and related disorders. Every member of the volunteer team plays an important role in fulfilling our mission to alleviate the personal consequences of Alzheimer disease and related disorders and to promote research.

Why Volunteer?

There are many reasons to volunteer at Alzheimer Society of York Region

Support a cause you truly believe in
Apply your current skills and acquire new and valuable ones
Make a valuable contribution to other people's lives
Flexible schedules and several different locations

Meet new people
Have fun
Make a difference in our community

How to Volunteer

Just think of the difference you can make by becoming an Alzheimer Society volunteer. The possibilities are endless with opportunities to suit everyone.

Administrative Support
Walk For Memories
Coffee Break
Media Support
D.A.Y. Centre program
Golf Committee
3rd Party Events
Special Events

For more information on how you can become involved, please contact Bev Gontier, Office & Volunteer Coordinator at (905) 895-1337 or by e-mail bgontier@alzheimer-york.com

Download the Volunteer Application Form

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For every person affected by Alzheimer’s disease, 10 to 12 others are directly impacted. These include caregivers such as family members, friends and neighbours; employers and healthcare workers.

Alzheimer’s disease is the leading form of progressive dementia, as approximately 65% of all people with dementia have Alzheimer’s disease.

Right now, Alzheimer’s affects more than 160,000 Ontarians over the age of 65. By the end of 2009, this number will increase to 184,416. Aging baby boomers and longer life expectancy rates will help fuel the Alzheimer’s crisis.

Within the past 10 years the Alzheimer Society of York Region has contributed more than $625,000 towards research into finding a cause and cure for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

Alzheimer’s disease is the seventh leading cause of death in Canada.

One in every 11 Canadians over the age of 65 and 1 in every 3 over the age of 85 are living with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder.

Currently, Alzheimer’s disease costs Ontario taxpayers $7 billion a year. Unless changes are made to funding research and developing community services and programs, Alzheimer’s disease will overwhelm Ontario’s health care system.