Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group Facilitator/Co-Facilitator

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The Alzheimer's Associations seeks support group facilitators and co-facilitator, to work with a group of Alzheimer's caregivers. Support Group Facilitators create a safe, open environment where people share their feelings, thoughts and experiences in a combined effort to better cope with and manage the shared problems of dementia. The goal of Alzheimer's Association support groups is to provide emotional, social and/or educational support to group members.

If you enjoy:

1. working with families and seniors
2. are patient, kind, and comforting
3. enjoy giving back and supporting your community

This is a great opportunity for you!

Key responsibilities include:

• Follow expectations and recommendations of the Caregiver Support Group Facilitator Manual, including participation in initial & ongoing training and submission of all required documentation to Chapter.
• Set up, arrange and prepare the room before and after each group.
• Coordinate any speakers/presenters with local chapter staff.
• Encourage participants to provide assistance and emotional support to one another.
• Present pertinent Association materials and information to group members.
• Connect members of the community with additional Association services by proactively making referrals to Alzheimer's Association programs & free 24/7 Helpline.

For more information about this opportunity, or any of our other volunteer opportunities, please call Johna Meints (702) 800-7360.