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4 people are interested
Alzheimer's Association Support Group Facilitator, Indianapolis
ORGANIZATION: Alzheimer's Association Greater Indiana Chapter
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4 people are interested
The location for this group is already set and is held at the Alzheimer's Association office on the northside of Indy. Meetings occur on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 1pm.
Responsibilities:
- Attend basic and on-going training designed to provide current information, enhance skills and network with other support group facilitators.
- Submit monthly attendance sheets and meeting report forms to the chapter office in a timely manner.
- Promote member participation in chapter programs and services.
- Distribute chapter literature and information.
- Make arrangements for meeting room (and refreshments if desired).
- Notify the chapter office of support group meeting changes in a timely manner.
- Ensure confidentiality within the group. Group member names and addresses are confidential and can only be released to the Alzheimer’s Association.
- Conduct group meetings in accordance with the policies and procedures outlined by the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Indiana.
- Inform the Alzheimer’s Association of any questions and/or concerns related to the support group.
Skills Needed:
- Knowledge of and willingness to learn about and keep current on Alzheimer’s disease and its impact on families.
- Pertinent background and/or personal experience with Alzheimer’s disease.
- Comfort with the expression of emotions.
- Ability to separate personal needs and group needs.
- Strong listening skills.
- Sense of humor.
Training:
- Potential Support Group Facilitator will attend new Support Group Facilitator/Volunteer training that will include: overview of AD, mission and resources of AA, affiliation guidelines, starting an Alzheimer’s support group, group process, group dynamics, group maintenance, and group evaluation.
- Attend and observe an existing support group meeting is required. Contact existing facilitator prior to observation.
- On-going trainings as required.
To learn more about volunteer opportunities or to submit an application, you can visit our website: http://alz.org/indiana/in_my_community_participate.asp
More opportunities with Alzheimer's Association Greater Indiana Chapter
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About Alzheimer's Association Greater Indiana Chapter
Location:
50 East 91st Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46240, US
Mission Statement
To eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
Description
In 1982, the Alzheimer’s Association and Related Disorders Organization was established in cooperation with Community Hospitals, Indianapolis to support patients and families affected by Alzheimer’s disease. The Chapter affiliated with the National Association in 1988 and became the Alzheimer’s Association - Central Indiana Chapter. By the year 2000, 37 counties in central Indiana were served by the Chapter.
Meanwhile, in 1986, the South Central Indiana Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association was incorporated. Located in Columbus, Indiana, the South Central Chapter originally served five counties. By the year 2000, their service area had grown to 14 counties.
In the year 2000, these two chapters merged to form the Alzheimer’s Association of Central Indiana. In 2003, the Alzheimer’s Association of Central Indiana merged with the Ft. Wayne Alzheimer’s Support Groups to form the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Indiana. With the merger, the Association expanded it’s territory to include Northern Indiana and opened an office in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.
The Association is administered by a voluntary Board of Directors and a staff of 25. Over 550 volunteers are also utilized to provide support and education programs to the Association’s 73 counties.
To learn more about us or volunteer opportunities, visit our website: http://alz.org/indiana/in_my_community_participate.asp
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
50 East 91st StreetSuite 100Indianapolis, IN 46240
DATE POSTED
June 24, 2016
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Crisis Counseling
- Veteran Care
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 25
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hours a month/1 year minimum commitment