- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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5 people are interested
Latino Caregiver Support Group Facilitator (Bilingual)
ORGANIZATION: Alzheimer's Association Heart of America Chapter
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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5 people are interested
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. As facilitators, individuals may be responsible for general caregiver, adult children, spouse, gender-specific or language-specific groups.
- Ability to be empathic and separate personal needs from group needs.
- Strong listening and effective communication skills.
- Ability to redirect and facilitate discussion as well as fulfill the duties and responsibilities as described in the Facilitator Agreement.
- Ability to create and maintain a safe environment where participants’ thoughts and feelings are valued and group members are treated with fairness, equity and respect.
- Commitment to promote the mission and services of the Association and willingness to act as an extension of the Association.
- Experience with dementia as a family member or health care professional preferred.
Various groups held throughout Kansas & Missouri. Contact us to find one near you!
More opportunities with Alzheimer's Association Heart of America Chapter
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Alzheimer's Association Heart of America Chapter
Location:
3846 West 75th Street, Prairie Village, KS 66208, US
Mission Statement
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
The Alzheimer’s Association was founded by individuals like you who saw the need for an organization to unite caregivers, provide support to those facing Alzheimer’s and advance research. More than 30 years later, the Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support, and research.
Our volunteers have been, and continue to be, critical to expanding our reach across communities nationwide to provide care and support to those impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. By working together, we are moving closer to our vision of a world without Alzheimer’s disease.
If you are interested in volunteering please contact Lindsey Parsons, Program Manager at lparsons@alz.org or 913-831-3888.
You can also check out our volunteer website to get started at: volunteer.alz.org
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
636 Tauromee AvenueKansas City, KS 66101
DATE POSTED
March 15, 2022
SKILLS
- Mental Health
- Bereavement Support
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Bilingual
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 25
- Orientation or Training
- Monthly or As Needed