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29 people are interested
Are you passionate about creating a world without Alzheimer's and other dementia?
ORGANIZATION: Alzheimer's Association of Northern California
Please visit the new page to apply.
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29 people are interested
The Alzheimer's Association needs your help to advance public policies to accelerate Alzheimer's research and improve care and support for people living with Alzheimer's and their families.
Join your local Alzheimer's Congressional Team and participate in different advocacy activities such as meeting locally with your legislators and their staff, writing letters on policy issues and attending community events. By sharing your story about the impact of Alzheimer's or other dementia in your own life, you can contribute to an effective and growing advocacy movement that has more than quadrupled federal research funding since 2011.
Advocacy volunteers are also encouraged to participate in our annual advocacy days in Sacramento (February 4 or 5) and Washington D.C. (March 22-24).
We will provide all the training and support you need, even if you have never written or spoken to a legislator before.
Contact us today to learn more about this unique opportunity to build your citizenship skills and help create a world without Alzheimer's!
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About Alzheimer's Association of Northern California
Location:
Public Policy and Advocacy Department, 3675 Mt. Diablo Blvd #250, Lafayette, CA 94549, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Alzheimer’s Association 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.
Description
The Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. We work on a global, national and local level to enhance care and support for all those affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias. As the largest non-profit funder of Alzheimer's research, the Association is committed to accelerating progress of new treatments, preventions and ultimately, a cure. Through our partnerships and funded projects, we have been part of every major research advancement over the past 30 years. The Association is also the leading voice for Alzheimer's disease advocacy, fighting for critical Alzheimer's research, prevention and care initiatives at the state and federal level. We diligently work to make Alzheimer’s a national priority. Read more about us here.
Since its founding in Menlo Park, Calif. in 1981 by a group of dedicated volunteers, the Alzheimer’s Association, Northern California and Northern Nevada Chapter has grown to include nine offices across two states. We serve hundreds of families with our 24/7 helpline, offer one-on-one care consultations, maintain more than 150 support groups, mobilize 1,000 volunteers in the cause, raised more than $1.7 million for our national research program in fiscal year 13 and more. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s disease.CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
July 2, 2019
SKILLS
- Reading / Writing
- Advocacy
- People Skills
- Storytelling
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- Variable. You can choose your own activities and set your own schedule. ACT members will typically be invited to participate in ~ 2 in-person meetings or other activities per quarter, but are not required to participate.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills are a must, as you will be representing the Alzheimer's Association to Members of Congress and state legislators.