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Physician Outreach Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Alzheimer's Association Western New York
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Educate health care professionals about Alzheimer's disease and related dementia's, programs and services available to their patients and caregivers, and how to make referrals to the Alzheimer's Association as needed, by conducting telephone calls and meetings.
Volunteers must attend a 2-hour Volunteer Orientation and shadow a Chapter staff employee, or seasoned volunteer, on a site visit, to complete the full training.
The Chapter is need of volunteers who live in, or are willing to travel to, the eight counties of WNY. If you live in NIAGARA, GENESEE, ORLEANS, CHAUTAUQUA, CATTARAUGUS, WYOMING and ALLEGANY County, we REALLY NEED your help! And, if you are interested in offsite training, please discuss it with our director of volunteer services, Marie Baun, at mbaun@alz.org or 716.626.0600 ext 8994
Desired commitment is flexible; 4 to 8 hours per month
More opportunities with Alzheimer's Association Western New York
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Alzheimer's Association Western New York
Location:
6215 Sheridan Drive, Suite 100, Amherst, NY 14221, US
Mission Statement
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.
Description
We provide programs and services to those with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia and their families. The Western New York Chapter serves all eight counties of WNY including Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans and Wyoming. We provide care consultations, a 24-hour helpline (1.800.272.3900), safety services, early stage programs, and education programs for caregivers, healthcare professionals and the general public. The Alzheimer's Association is also the largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer's research. Together, we are elevating research, public policy, and awareness to unprecedented levels in pursuit of better treatments, a cure of a way to prevent Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2805 Wehrle DriveSuite 6WilliamsvilleWilliamsville, NY 14221
DATE POSTED
May 13, 2019
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Healthcare
- Networking
- Brand Development & Messaging
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Flexible; 4 to 8 hours per month
- Strong Verbal skills, and orientation/training provided to all those interested