Webinars on Demand

Missed a live webinar? Check out replays from some of our recent events below.

Volunteer Recruitment in 2023
Meet VolunteerConnector & Peer Networking
February 16, 2023

Featuring Joanna Wreakes – Community Relations Coordinator from the Community Initiatives Fund

Joanna will share everything that you need to know about VolunteerConnector. VolunteerConnector is a free, online national volunteer recruitment platform. It provides access to post unlimited volunteer positions for province wide volunteer recruiting.

Understanding Dementia within the Realm of Volunteerism
March 22, 2023

Presented by AVR-SK board member Karen L. Holloway
Karen is the Volunteer Coordinator/GPA (Gentle Persuasive Approach) Class Facilitator with Saskatchewan Health Authority.

She will share with you all the tools and insights into clients, volunteers and their relationships with dementia. A downloadable copy of The Alzheimer Association Guide: “Shifting Focus” will be provided as a guideline prior to the session.

Below are links to resources discussed:

Shifting Focus – A Guide to Understanding Dementia Behavior
Alzheimer Knowledge Exchange, Alzheimer Society of Ontario, & Behavioral Supports Ontario

National Resource Library
Alzheimer Society of Canada

5 Communication Tips for Conversations with People Living with Dementia PDF or Video
Alzheimer Society of Canada