Snoezelen Volunteer
Volunteer Types: Companionship/Visiting, Health Care, Mediation and Facilitation, Mental Health
Organization types: Community and Social Services, Health and Diseases, Senior Citizens
Long term (6 months to a year)
Application Deadline: December 31, 2022
Description
Snoezelen is a therapeutic environment created for the express purpose of delivering high levels of stimuli in people with dementia. A private room displays optical illusions with combined lighting effects, aromas, colors, textures and sounds to stimulate a persons olfactory and auditory systems. Sensory therapy has helped helped to increase awareness and has proven effective in improving moods for those diagnosed with dementia.
How will this opportunity benefit the volunteer?
Volunteers will participate in training prior to independently conducting Snoezelen sessions. Volunteers continue to be supported during each visit. Volunteers will learn about dementia, behaviors, documentation and how specific programs can help support individuals with cognitive impairment.
How will the organization benefit?
We cannot run our programs with out the benefit and support from volunteers.
Volunteer location:
77 Monk Street Ottawa On K1S 5A7
Contact
Lonelle Butler
@The Glebe Centre
613-238-2727
Ext: 353
Time it will take to contact applicants:
1-6-days
1-6-days
Details
This position would be great for: Adults, Seniors (65+), Young Adults (19-24)
Number of Positions Available: 2
Good for people interested in: Companionship/Visiting, Health Care, Mediation and Facilitation, Mental Health
You will be helping with: Disadvantaged, Men, Persons with disabilities or medical conditions, Seniors, Women
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