Memory Café Facilitators are a friendly face at each Café. They are caring and sociable to ensure everyone feels welcome. Facilitators may implement programs, encourage participation and conversations, and promote additional resources and brochures for those in attendance.
Throughout every café, the facilitator ensures a safe and welcoming environment for all participants. The Memory Café facilitators will be supported by the Campus for Creative Aging Coordinator. The coordinator develops programming, trains the volunteers, promotes the Cafes, and ensures coordination with the libraries, café participants, and all facilitators.
To be a Memory Café Facilitator, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Successfully complete Dementia Friends Training and a police background check
- Be friendly and nonjudgmental
Within Berrien County, Memory Café Facilitators serve in either of the following libraries:
- New Buffalo Township Library – 1st Tuesday of the Month from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- Niles District Library – 2nd Thursday of the Month from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- Lincoln Township Public Library – 3rd Monday of the Month from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. 9 (2nd Tuesday in January and February due to holidays)
For more information, visit https://areaagencyonaging.org/memory-cafes/
