Spread Alzheimer's disease Awareness in Your Community!
ORGANIZATION: Alzheimer's Association, MA/NH Chapter
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Help spread awareness about Alzheimer’s disease in your community by becoming a Family Support Volunteer!
In conjunction with Dementia Friendly Massachusetts, the Alzheimer’s Association is training volunteers throughout the state to provide outreach and delivery of caregiver education, facilitate social engagement events, and provide peer support programs for people living with dementia and their caregivers.
The anticipated time commitment for this volunteer role is 16 hours per month. Extensive training and ongoing support is provided to Family Support Volunteers.
To learn more about this important volunteer role, email: VolunteersMANH@alz.org
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About Alzheimer's Association, MA/NH Chapter
Location:
309 Waverley Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452, 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 disease.
Description
The Alzheimer's Association counts on 35,000 volunteers nationwide. Please join us in helping achieve our vision of creating a world without Alzheimer's disease while optimizing the quality of life for people who are affected by Alzheimer's. Whether you can spare a couple of hours a week or make a more significant time commitment, we hope you will consider joining this very special community. The Alzheimer's Association, MA/NH Chapter has office locations in Waltham, Springfield, Worcester, and Raynham, MA, and Bedford, NH.
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This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
January 15, 2019
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
- Relationship Building
- Group Facilitation
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Approximately 16 hours per month