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Wilmington, NC 28405
Over 210,000 North Carolina residents are currently living with Alzheimer's disease and that number is expected to increase 22% by 2025. Part of the Alzheimer's Association's mission is to drive risk reduction and early detection and our free community education programs are one way to support our goal. The role of the Community Educator is to learn and present ready-to-go programs, such as 10 Warning Signs or Understanding Alzheimer's. These are applicable to any audience and teach them about the differences between normal aging and possible signs of dementia, the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia and causes, risk factors and stages of the disease. Educators will be able to download the powerpoint and script to practice on their own and work with the local manager to prepare. Daytime availability a plus, to meet the request for programs Presenters are expected to: Lead a program at least quarterly through staff collaboration and/or by scheduling your own presentations (faith community, nonprofit organizations, social services, guest speakers at professional or civic meetings, etc) Refer attendees to the resources and programs of the Alzheimer’s Association as appropriate Arrive on time, have reliable transportation, be comfortable with public speaking and technology Successfully complete online training as well as individual preparation for each program For more information about joining our Community Education Team, please complete the Volunteer Interest Profile at: https://lnkd.in/gZ5fze3 or contact Brooke Vallely at bbvallely@alz.org
Date Posted: 2024-03-29
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Hampstead, NC 28443
Over 180,000 North Carolina residents are currently living with Alzheimer's disease and that number is expected to increase 22% by 2025. Part of the Alzheimer's Association's mission is to drive risk reduction and early detection and our free community education programs are one way to support our goal. The job of the Community Educator is to learn and present ready-to-go programs, such as 10 Warning Signs or Understanding Alzheimer's. Additional topics found at act.alz.org/encmonthlyprograms. Programs, scripts, and resources are provided. Presenters are expected to: Lead a program at least quarterly through staff collaboration and/or by scheduling your own presentations (faith community, nonprofit organizations, social services, guest speakers at professional or civic meetings, etc) Refer attendees to the resources and programs of the Alzheimer’s Association as appropriate Arrive on time, have reliable transportation, be comfortable with public speaking and technology Successfully complete online training as well as individual preparation for each program For more information about joining our Community Education Team, please complete the Volunteer Interest Profile at: https://lnkd.in/gZ5fze3 or contact Brooke Vallely at bbvallely@alz.org
Date Posted: 2024-02-15
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Greenville, NC 27834
ver 180,000 North Carolina residents are currently living with Alzheimer's disease and that number is expected to increase 22% by 2025. The Alzheimer's Association aims to drive risk reduction and offering free education to our local communities is one way. This Community Educator will present Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body, an education program that gives science-based recommendations about taking care of our brains and bodies in seven main areas -sleep, smoking, nutrition, exercise, smoking, cognitive and social engagement - those modifiable risk factors. The program, script and resources are provided. Potential volunteers could have a background in nutrition, fitness, gerontology, or just a passion for healthy living/aging well. This is a great program that can be done in collaboration with many organizations and services, like paired with a cooking demo, gardening or canning class, wellness retreat, etc. Presenters are expected to: Lead a program at least quarterly through staff collaboration and/or by scheduling your own presentations (faith community, nonprofit organizations, social services, etc.) Refer attendees to the resources and programs of the Alzheimer’s Association as appropriate Arrive on time, have reliable transportation, be comfortable with public speaking and technology Successfully complete online training as well as individual preparation for each program For more information about joining our Community Education Team, please complete the Volunteer Interest Profile at volunteer.alz.org or contact Brooke Vallely at bbvallely@alz.org
Date Posted: 2024-02-15
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New Bern, NC 28560
ver 180,000 North Carolina residents are currently living with Alzheimer's disease and that number is expected to increase 22% by 2025. The Alzheimer's Association aims to drive risk reduction and offering free education to our local communities is one way. This Community Educator will present Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body, an education program that gives science-based recommendations about taking care of our brains and bodies in seven main areas -sleep, smoking, nutrition, exercise, smoking, cognitive and social engagement - those modifiable risk factors. The program, script and resources are provided. Potential volunteers could have a background in nutrition, fitness, gerontology, or just a passion for healthy living/aging well. This is a great program that can be done in collaboration with many organizations and services, like paired with a cooking demo, gardening or canning class, wellness retreat, etc. Presenters are expected to: Lead a program at least quarterly through staff collaboration and/or by scheduling your own presentations (faith community, nonprofit organizations, social services, etc.) Refer attendees to the resources and programs of the Alzheimer’s Association as appropriate Arrive on time, have reliable transportation, be comfortable with public speaking and technology Successfully complete online training as well as individual preparation for each program For more information about joining our Community Education Team, please complete the Volunteer Interest Profile at volunteer.alz.org or contact Brooke Vallely at bbvallely@alz.org
Date Posted: 2024-02-15
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Leland, NC 28451
Over 210,000 North Carolina residents are currently living with Alzheimer's disease and that number is expected to increase 22% by 2025. Part of the Alzheimer's Association's mission is to drive risk reduction and early detection and our free community education programs are one way to support our goal. The role of the Community Educator is to learn and present ready-to-go programs, such as 10 Warning Signs or Understanding Alzheimer's. These are applicable to any audience and teach them about the differences between normal aging and possible signs of dementia, the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia and causes, risk factors and stages of the disease. Educators will be able to download the powerpoint and script to practice on their own and work with the local manager to prepare. Daytime availability a plus, to meet the request for programs Presenters are expected to: Lead a program at least quarterly through staff collaboration and/or by scheduling your own presentations (faith community, nonprofit organizations, social services, guest speakers at professional or civic meetings, etc) Refer attendees to the resources and programs of the Alzheimer’s Association as appropriate Arrive on time, have reliable transportation, be comfortable with public speaking and technology Successfully complete online training as well as individual preparation for each program For more information about joining our Community Education Team, please complete the Volunteer Interest Profile at: https://lnkd.in/gZ5fze3 or contact Brooke Vallely at bbvallely@alz.org
Date Posted: 2024-03-29
