Opportunities From: Volunteer Spokane

Volunteering can look like:

Attending the monthly action team meeting either in person or on Zoom Contributing ideas over email Advocating for people living with dementia and their care partners Participating in one or more of our subcommittees: Businesses - Current project: Rolling out a dementia certification program to local organizations Community Spaces - Current project: Developing a list of dementia-friendly activities in our area and to build relationships with local museums, libraries, theaters, etc. Faith Communities - Current project: Reaching out to provide Dementia Friends sessions and other resources to local faith communities Medical Professionals - Current project: Compiling a packet of materials for people who were recently diagnosed with dementia Transportation - Current project: Developing a list of tips for traveling

A Dementia Friends Champion is a volunteer who informs community groups about dementia by leading Dementia Friends information sessions. To become a champion:

Attend one 3-hour Dementia Friends Champion trainingLead an hour-long Dementia Friends information session once per monthThese will either be with groups that the Champion works with directly or at events scheduled by the Regional Coordinators

 

By becoming a Champion, you can:

Connect with a group of leaders in our region that is working to develop an age- and dementia-friendly community Interact with other like-minded individualsIncrease your knowledge of dementia and ability to interact with people living with cognitive changesEnhance public speaking skills Maintain your wellbeing