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10 people are interested
Volunteer for the Alzheimer's Association: Be the Voice!
ORGANIZATION: Alzheimer's Association of Northern California
Please visit the new page to apply.
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10 people are interested
We need volunteers to help our highly successful, rapidly-growing Policy & Advocacy program recruit, train, manage and support our hundreds of passionate advocacy volunteers in California and Nevada.
Volunteers will work closely with our Policy & Advocacy staff at our warm, friendly Lafayette office.
Projects that we currently need help with include:
Data entry - this is ongoing, and we would LOVE a volunteer to come in 1-2 hours a week to help us clear our backlog
Research Member of Congress' engagement with our issue on Facebook and Twitter
- Interview potential new advocacy volunteers by phone
The Alzheimer's Association supports individuals and families dealing with Alzheimer's disease in numerous ways, including support groups, respite care, educational programs, trainings for professionals, fundraising, funding Alzheimer's research and increasing public awareness.
Our Policy and Advocacy program has been nationally recognized as a leader in grassroots advocacy for policies to improve research, care and support for people with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers.
Whether you have lots of experience with policy and advocacy or none, whether you've been personally touched by Alzheimer's disease or just want to volunteer for a great organization in the Lafayette area, you can make a lasting difference by helping us create a world without Alzheimer's disease.
More opportunities with Alzheimer's Association of Northern California
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
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
3675 Mt. Diablo Blvd #250Lafayette, CA 94549
DATE POSTED
July 20, 2016
SKILLS
- Basic Computer Skills
- People Skills
- Social Media / Blogging
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Administrative Support
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- flexible
- Bilingual Spanish or Mandarin/Cantonese a plus!