Community Outreach Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Alzheimer's Association, Northern CA and Northern NV
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Create awareness of our Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias by sharing Alzheimer’s Association programs and services with the public!
POSITION SUMMARY
Community Outreach Volunteers act as the face of the Alzheimer’s Association, representing the organization at community gatherings, such as corporate wellness events and public health fairs
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Represent the Alzheimer’s Association at health fairs, corporate wellness events, and other events in the community
- Provide information to visitors and make referrals to Alzheimer’s Association staff when needed
- Retrieve education supplies from the office before event; return supplies within 3-5 days of event
- Give short presentations (3-5 minutes) on Alzheimer’s Association programs and services
QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong communication skills
- Comfortable speaking with the public
- Willingness to learn Alzheimer’s disease and dementia information
- Punctual and dependable
- Availability to volunteer during the day, evenings, or weekends
- Possess reliable transportation with current auto insurance
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
- Positive attitude
- Support the mission of the Alzheimer’s Association
- Ability to travel throughout the Greater North Valley area preferred, but not required
TIME COMMITMENT
- Days and hours vary; events typically last 2-4 hours
- Community Outreach Volunteers are required to complete at least one outreach event per quarter, with a minimum of a 6 month commitment
TRAINING
- Overview of the Alzheimer’s Association mission, services, and programs, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, as well as best outreach practices will be provided.
- Community Outreach Volunteers will be supervised until training has been completed; once completed, volunteers are expected to staff outreach volunteers on their own
LOCATION
- Office location: 150 Amber Grove Drive, Suite 154 Chico, CA 95973
- Locations of events vary
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About Alzheimer's Association, Northern CA and Northern NV
Location:
2290 N. First Street, Suite 101, San Jose, CA 95131, US
Mission Statement
The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. Our mission: 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, A world without Alzheimer's disease.
Description
We provide programs and support services for patients, families, caregivers, and others in the San Francisco Bay Area affected by Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. Outside the federal government, the Alzheimer's Association is the largest research funder in the country and offers advocacy opportunities to make public policy change.
At the Alzheimer's Association, diversity and inclusion are vital to our mission. The Association leads strategic initiatives to support diversity and a culture of inclusivity. These strategic initiatives also strengthen outreach to all populations, providing communities with resources and support to address the Alzheimer’s crisis. By partnering with organizations locally and nationally to advance diversity and inclusion, the Association can broaden its reach in all communities.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
150 Amber Grove Drive, Suite 154Chico, CA 95973
DATE POSTED
December 13, 2017
SKILLS
- Networking
- Basic Computer Skills
- Relationship Building
- Social Work
- Customer Service
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- 2-4 hours per month, minimum 6 month commitment