YouQuest (YouQuest: An active community for people with young-onset dementia (under 65 years))

Organization Name: YouQuest
Opportunity Title: YouQuest: An active community for people with young-onset dementia (under 65 years)
Category: Health / Medical
Commitment: Ongoing Opportunity (> 1 year)
Start Date: March 5, 2024
End Date: June 4, 2025

Email: volunteer@youquest.ca
Website: http://www.youquest.ca
Details:

• Background/police check required
• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over
• Family-oriented volunteering
• Training or orientation required

Opportunity Description:

YouQuest is a community for people with young-onset dementia (diagnosed under 65 years) and their families. Our purpose is to promote health and well-being by ensuring access to recreation therapy, counselling, and peer support. YouQuest offers a place to belong. It is a reliable support network for caregivers, providing them with a break from caring responsibilities. A registered charity, YouQuest organizes activities for people in this younger population group. Our recreation therapy staff and volunteers provide functional support to help participants achieve well-being, learn new skills, and maintain their independence.