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Flexible Schedule
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Richland, WA 99352
Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a 6 week class for family caregivers. We teach them stress identification and management skills, communication techniques, and self care so they can better care for their family member or friend. Class leaders will receive all training and materials needed to facilitate classes. We are hoping to provide up to 2 in-person or virtual classes per year.
Date Posted: 2024-04-04
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Flexible Schedule
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Mount Vernon, WA 98274
COMMUNITY EDUCATORS Alzheimer's Association Community Educators are volunteer public speakers who provide Alzheimer's Association education programs to community audiences. KEY ACTIVITIES: Deliver approximately 12 presentations annually using prepared Alzheimer’s Association consumer education programs on a variety of care and support topics. Collaborate with local Association staff to expand programs by securing community partners, scheduling presentations, delivering the programs, and managing needed materials. Serve as presenter for chapter-scheduled education programs and conferences. Connect people with additional Association services and volunteer opportunities by proactively making referrals to Alzheimer's Association programs & free 24/7 Helpline. QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated success with health education using excellent communication, presentation and adult education skills. Comfort with computers and familiarity with email and PPT presentations. Ability to network, and collaborate with staff, volunteers, and community partners. Passionate about the Alzheimer’s Association mission with personal or professional experience with dementia preferred. Must be age 21 to apply. Background checks are required. COMMITMENT EXPECTED: Community Educators commit to delivering a target of 12 presentations annually, about 1.5hrs per presentation. All program volunteers participate in initial training and ongoing education and must comply with Alzheimer’s Association volunteer policies and procedures. Terms are renewable upon successful completion of annual goal-setting conversation with your staff partner. BENEFITS TO THE VOLUNTEER: Perfect your public speaking ability and technique while serving your local community. Increase your knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Be recognized as a leader and resource for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Join a network of other volunteers, staff and community leaders to help create a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.
Date Posted: 2024-04-02
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Flexible Schedule
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Moses Lake, WA 98837
Alzheimer's Association Community Representatives are community engagers that raise awareness of Alzheimer's Association programs, provide basic disease information, and link consumers to Alzheimer’s Association services. *Please note due to COVID-19 some restrictions are in place at this time. Please talk with your Alzheimer's Association staff partner to discuss the restrictions and requirements in place for safety. Key Activities: Represent the Alzheimer's Association at a target of 12 community events / year in neighborhoods, rural counties, business and civic organizations or faith communities. Offer 20-minute Introduction to Alzheimer’s presentations for community organizations, congregations, civic organizations, sororities / fraternities, clubs and other locations. Promote support groups, education programs, Alzheimer & Brain Awareness Month, Walk to End Alzheimer’s, or The Longest Day using your local connections, bulletin boards, social media and physical displays in your community. Connect the Alzheimer's Association to new community organizations and connect people with additional Association services and volunteer opportunities. Qualifications: Self-motivated individual that is comfortable reaching out to individuals, organizations and families in need and connecting them to the Alzheimer's Association. Excellent verbal and written communications skills and comfort with computers and email. Passionate about the Alzheimer’s Association mission with personal or professional experience with dementia preferred. Must be age 18 to apply. Background checks are required. Commitment Expected: Community Representatives commit to appearing at a target of 12 events annually. All program volunteers participate in initial training and ongoing education and must comply with Alzheimer’s Association volunteer policies and procedures. Terms are renewable upon successful completion of annual goal-setting conversation with your staff partner. Benefits to Volunteer: Increase your knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias while serving your local community. Be recognized as a leader and resource for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Join a network of other volunteers, staff and community leaders to help create a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. The Alzheimer's Association will provide training, information and electronic or printed materials to assist in your efforts. Orientation includes several hours of online learning, self-study and shadowing or mentoring by local Alzheimer's Association staff and volunteers. Some materials are available in multiple languages.
Date Posted: 2024-02-20
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Flexible Schedule
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Olympia, WA 98501
Alzheimer's Association Community Educators are volunteer public speakers who provide Alzheimer's Association education programs to community audiences. KEY ACTIVITIES: Deliver approximately 12 presentations annually using prepared Alzheimer’s Association consumer education programs on a variety of care and support topics. Collaborate with local Association staff to expand programs by securing community partners, scheduling presentations, delivering the programs, and managing needed materials. Serve as presenter for chapter-scheduled education programs and conferences. Connect people with additional Association services and volunteer opportunities by proactively making referrals to Alzheimer's Association programs & free 24/7 Helpline. QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated success with health education using excellent communication, presentation and adult education skills. Comfort with computers and familiarity with email and PPT presentations. Ability to network, and collaborate with staff, volunteers, and community partners. Passionate about the Alzheimer’s Association mission with personal or professional experience with dementia preferred. Must be age 21 to apply. Background checks are required. COMMITMENT EXPECTED: Community Educators commit to delivering a target of 12 presentations annually, about 1.5hrs per presentation. All program volunteers participate in initial training and ongoing education and must comply with Alzheimer’s Association volunteer policies and procedures. Terms are renewable upon successful completion of annual goal-setting conversation with your staff partner. BENEFITS TO THE VOLUNTEER: Perfect your public speaking ability and technique while serving your local community. Increase your knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Be recognized as a leader and resource for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Join a network of other volunteers, staff and community leaders to help create a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. The Alzheimer's Association will provide training, information and electronic or printed materials to assist in your efforts. Orientation includes several hours of online learning, self-study and shadowing or mentoring by local Alzheimer's Association staff and volunteers. Some materials are available in multiple languages. Interested in learning more? Contact Maggie Christofferson 206-529-3884, Machristofferson@alz.org. About the Alzheimer's Association The Alzheimer's Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is 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. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s. For more information, visit www.alz.org.
Date Posted: 2024-03-07
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Flexible Schedule
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Seattle, WA 98103
We are growing! The post-pandemic interest in this lovely program is skyrocketing! We have had a few amazing volunteers retire or move out of the area and in order for us to keep this program going, we need more great volunteers! The Memory Loss Zoo Walk is a weekly social engagement and fitness opportunity for people living with memory loss and their care partner. The program begins with an approximately 45 minute walk throughout the zoo, followed by about 45 minutes of conversation over coffee and snacks at the Zoo Café. The program runs for 10-12 consecutive weeks at Woodland Park Zoo, takes a break, then begins again. The walk takes place on Thursday. The Walk provides a chance for gentle physical activity, cognitive stimulation, and social connection. The program is open to participants living with early- or middle-stage memory loss and their care partners, with the support of an appropriate number of Alzheimer's Association-trained volunteers. Be a part of the team! To apply, visit our website: https://volunteer.alz.org/volunteeropportunities/becoming Questions? Contact zoowalkwa@alz.org
Date Posted: 2024-03-07
