Support Group Facilitator - St. Cloud

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Support Group Facilitators create a safe, open environment where people share their feelings, thoughts and experiences to better cope with and manage the shared challenges of dementia.

Support Group Facilitators:

Facilitate groups of caregivers or people living with dementia to provide social and educational support helping group members provide emotional support to one another.

Present pertinent Association materials and information to group members and assure a positive experience for attendees.

Connect people with additional Association services and volunteer opportunities by proactively making referrals to Alzheimer's Association programs & free 24/7 Helpline.

The Association is seeking volunteer candidates with:

Strong listening and effective communication skills with demonstrated ability to be empathic and separate personal needs from group needs.

Ability to redirect and facilitate discussion as well as fulfill the Facilitator duties and responsibilities as described in onboarding.

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.

Passionate about the Alzheimer’s Association mission with personal or professional experience with dementia preferred.

Must be age 21 to apply.

Background checks are required.