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10 people are interested
Support Group & Early Stage Facilitators - (St. Thomas UMC)
ORGANIZATION: Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area Chapter
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10 people are interested
We are looking for a volunteer to lead facilitation of some existing support and early stage groups at St. Thomas UMC. Volunteer Support Group Facilitators help group participants develop coping methods and encourage caregivers and family members to maintain their personal, physical and emotional health. Support groups provide a place for friends and family to share valuable information, caregiving tips and concerns about their loved ones with Alzheimer's.
LOCATION: St. Thomas UMC Manassas, VA
Multiple meetings to choose:
1st Fridays Support Group for Caregivers
3rd Saturdays Early Stage Group
1st Wednesdays Networking Group of Caregivers & Early Stage members
Skills & Abilities
- Experience working with people with Alzheimer’s disease, their family members and caregivers
- Empathy for individuals and families struggling with the disease
- Professional healthcare experience preferred
- Comfort with the expression of emotion
- Integrity, trustworthiness and discretion
- Active listening and verbal communication skills
- Strong interest in serving the community
- Experience as a caregiver or working directly with caregivers is helpful
- A willingness to seek out and provide up to date information on research, care and treatment to group members
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About Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area Chapter
Location:
8180 Greensboro Dr, Suite 400, McLean, VA 22102, US
Mission Statement
The Alzheimer's Association is the world's leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. As part of a nationwide network of chapters, the Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area Chapter provides care and support to people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias and their families and caregivers in the District of Columbia, five counties in suburban and Southern Maryland and eleven counties in Northern Virginia. For more than 30 years, we have provided reliable information and care consultation; created supportive services for families; increased funding for dementia research; and influenced changes in public policy. The Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area Chapter is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, donor-supported organization.
Description
The National Capital Area Chapter is affiliated with the national Alzheimer's Association, headquarted in Chicago. We serve persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, their families, caregivers,professionals and communities in Northern Virginia, suburban Maryland and Washington, DC through support, counseling information, referrals, education, advocacy and research.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
8899 Sudley RdManassas, VA 20110
DATE POSTED
June 24, 2020
SKILLS
- Mental Health
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Crisis Counseling
- Group Facilitation
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 25
- Orientation or Training
- A few hours; once per month
- Online and in-person training plus background check required.