VOLUNTEER POSITION(S)

Work in a collaborative environment to foster awareness about Alzheimer's disease and generate contributions to combat it through event planning. Committee members will work to involve and inform students of Alzheimer's disease through volunteering programs that provide friendship and support, as well as raising funds towards Alzheimer's Kingston through various events.

This application will remain open until Monday, September 1st at 5 PM

Time Commitment and Responsibilities:

An approximately 8-month term from September 2025 to April 2026 with a time commitment of 1-2 hours per week

• Attend committee meetings and events
• Work within sub-committees to organize event planning, marketing or coordinating volunteers
• Work alongside the Alzheimer's Society of Kingston in hosting events

Positions Available:

Marketing & Research Director
- Stay updated on current Alzheimer's/dementia research and awareness campaigns
- Translate complex research findings into engaging, accessible content
- Guide the overall marketing tone and messaging of the club
- Produce or direct Instagram Reels and short-form content to promote events
- Represent a strong and consistent club image
- Delegate tasks to coordinators

Events Director
- Lead event planning and oversee the full process of execution of events
- Ensure coordination of all items needed to run events (timelines, supplies)
- Help set-up and take down materials at in-person events
- Delegate tasks to coordinators

Sponsorship Director
- Reach out to local businesses for monetary donations
- Coordinate prizes, giveaways, or incentives for fundraisers and awareness events
- Maintain and build positive relationship with past and future sponsors

Partnership Director
- Manage communication with Providence Care, ASKFL&A, KHSC, and other relevant institutions
- Strengthen and maintain long-term community and institutional relationships
- Identify new partnership opportunities that align with our mission
- Coordinate joint initiatives and outreach opportunities with other clubs

Marketing & Research Coordinators
Under Marketing & Research Director's guidance:
- Help brainstorm and produce engaging Alzheimer's/dementia-related content
- Contribute to research efforts for accurate and accessible outreach
- Ensure the club's messaging is clear, informative, and relevant

Events Coordinators
Under Events Director's guidance:
- Assist in logistics and planning of events

General Member Coordinators
- Lead recruitment, interviews, and onboarding of general members
- Encourage regular involvement and engagement from general members in club activities
- Organize general member meetings, track participation
- Serve as the bridge between the executive team and volunteers

If there are any questions, concerns, or personal accommodations required during the application process, please contact the Alzheimer's Outreach Co-Chairs, Maham Arfan or Zara Sheikh at ao @asus.queensu.ca, or Tashai Gardner, the ASUS Human Resources Officer, at hro @ asus.queensu.ca.

ASUS Office

Phone: (613)-533-6000 x75441

Our hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.