Volunteer Information Session for the Smith Alzheimer's Center

August 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
The Salvation Army Community Center 1600 Clear Lake Avenue Springfield, IL 62703
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Are you looking for a fun and rewarding volunteer opportunity?

The Smith Alzheimer’s Center is seeking volunteers to assist staff with our community outreach programs. Designed to be fun, active and engaging, these programs fill a vital need for early-stage dementia patients and their caregivers. Join us for an informational meeting on Monday, August 25 to learn more about how you can volunteer as well as meet current program volunteers.

Volunteers do not need to have a healthcare background. You just need a desire to make a difference in someone else’s life in our community. This can be also a fun way for you to stay active and healthy.

Examples of volunteer work may include:

  • Distributing art supplies to participants in an art therapy program.
  • Assisting participants in creating crafts or other projects.
  • Serving lunch and refreshments.
  • Helping set out small weights or help demonstrate an exercise for a lower body exercise class.

The Smith Alzheimer’s Center will provide training about Alzheimer’s and related dementias, and you will have a volunteer mentor to help you get started.

Volunteer meeting details

Location:      The Salvation Army Community Center
                      1600 Clear Lake Avenue, Springfield

Date:            August 25, 2025
Time:           11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Lunch will be provided.

To RSVP, or to ask questions, call 217-545-5698 or email care@siumed.edu

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~Winston Churchill

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