Volunteer

Volunteers are integral to the work we do. Learn more about current opportunities and how we support our volunteers.

Five women wearing light blue IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's t-shirts. They are standing in front of Saskatoon's River Landing. The sun is shining and the leaves are bright green.

Interested in becoming a Volunteer for the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan?

For more information or inquiries regarding volunteer opportunities, email [email protected] (please provide your name, location, and area of interest), or call 1-800-263-3367 (toll free.)

Current Volunteer Opportunities

IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's

Volunteers needed for Walk Planning Committees in Prince Albert, Swift Current, Saskatoon, and Regina.

Key Roles include:

  • Volunteer Ambassador - Recruitment & Coordinator 
  • Sponsorship/Community Partnerships Ambassador(s)
  • Event Site Ambassador(s)
  • Fundraising, Promotions, and Cheer Ambassador(s)

Learn more about each role here.

Time Commitment: Longer-term (February – June 2024). Hours will increase as event date approaches. Your presence on the day of the walk is crucial to our success. 

All Walks will take place the weekend of May 24, 2025.

To volunteer, please complete our online Expression of Interest form.

If you would like more information, please contact:

Becky Quist 
Revenue Development Coordinator 
[email protected] / 1-800-263-3367 

Support Group Facilitators

Support Group Facilitators oversee and facilitate (or co-facilitate) a supportive and safe support group environment for People with Dementia or Caregivers (Care partners), where participants are able to develop meaningful connections, experience a sense of belonging, gain understanding and knowledge, and be empowered to live proactively throughout their journey with dementia.

Time Commitment: Support Groups generally meet monthly on an ongoing basis for about 1.5-2 hours. Additional time will be needed for preparation, publicizing meetings and completing reporting. A yearly commitment to attend a facilitators’ training session and 4 hours of continuing education is expected.

Recruitment: Ongoing; also targeted recruitment for volunteers as needed for in-person or virtual support groups.

To learn more about our Support Groups, visit the Support Groups page on our website.

Minds in Motion Volunteers

Minds in Motion® is a fitness and social program for those with early stage dementia and a friend, family member, or caregiver. Minds in Motion® volunteers greet participants, assist in set-up and clean-up, support participants in the Instructor-led physical activity portion of the program as needed, assist with refreshments, and interact and encourage participants in the social activity.

Time commitment: 1-2 hours planning with the volunteer group prior to first session, plus 3 hours per week for a 10-week period.

Sessions run:
April to June (spring)
October to December (fall)
January to March (winter)

Session options:
Saskatoon
Regina
Virtual (via Zoom)

Recruitment: 
3 times per year 
Expressions of interest (with name and session location) are due by:

  • March 1st for the spring session
  • September 1st for the fall session
  • December 1st for the winter session

     To learn more, visit our Minds in Motion page.   

Organizing Committee - A Night to Remember Gala 

The Night to Remember Gala is an annual fundraising event held by the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan in October. 

This committee is responsible for providing input and assistance in organizing aspects of the Gala such as décor, food, and strategizing activities designed to meet our fundraising goals. The organizing committee also provides support by soliciting sponsorships, ticket sales, obtaining auction items etc.

Time Commitment: Organizing committee meetings are typically an hour long and held every two weeks leading up to the Gala.

Day-Of Volunteers - A Night to Remember Gala 

This year's Night to Remember Gala takes place Thursday, October 19th at the Casino Show Lounge in Regina.

Day-of volunteers are responsible for assisting with décor set up and take down of the event. There are also opportunities to volunteer during the Gala by assisting with registration, selling raffle tickets, or staffing a station like the silent auction.

Time Commitment: On the Day of the Gala volunteers must be available during the event as well as during set up and take down.

To express your interest in volunteering for any of the above opportunities, please:

  • Call 1-800-263-3367 (toll free) 
  • Email [email protected] (provide your name, location, and area of interest.)


Volunteer Awards

Whether acting as board members, helping out around the office, raising their voice by sharing their personal experience, lending a hand at fundraising events or facilitating a support group, our volunteers are vital to ensuring we can help those affected by dementia.

The individual eligible for this nomination must have demonstrated exceptional commitment to the Alzheimer Society in a volunteer capacity. The recipient should demonstrate leadership in helping the Alzheimer Society to achieve the mission through volunteer commitment in the areas of governance, support, education, awareness or fundraising projects.

Volunteerism Award Recipients

2023 - Irene Beck

2022 - Garth and Rhondda Halkyard

2021 - Jackie Stokvis-Flaherty

2020 - Gord and Claudia Grant

2019 - Leah Larson

2018 - Marcia Verbeke

2017 - Gordon and Lorraine Allchurch

2016 - Carol LaRocque

2015 - Ted Sayer

2014 - Sons of Scotland Benevolent Society, Regina - Camp Balmoral #177

2013 - Barb Stewart

2012 – Pat Bagwell

2011 – Jean Mahon

2010 – Trudy Retzleff

2009 – Therese Jelinski