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18 people are interested
Advocate for an end to Alzheimer's!
ORGANIZATION: Alzheimer's Association, Northern CA and Northern NV
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18 people are interested
Use your voice to help us advocate for public policies to accelerate Alzheimer's research and improve care and support for all those affected by Alzheimer's and all other dementia.
Alzheimer’s is the second leading cause of death in California, and is the only cause of death among
the top 10 in America that cannot be prevented, cured, or even slowed. There are no survivors. The time
to act is now.
As an advocate, you will work directly with your elected officials to make sure Alzheimer’s and dementia are on the top of their agenda. Advocates build relationships with their Members of Congress, state
legislators and local representatives to educate them on the compelling reasons to act now to find a cure and improve care and support.
Advocates have opportunities to:
- Meet and interact with their Member of Congress and staff
- Attend our annual State Advocacy Day in Sacramento (February)
- Attend our annual National Advocacy Forum in Washington, D.C. (March)
- Write letters to the editor
- Build awareness through social media
- Work with a team of other volunteers in your area who are also passionate about ending Alzheimer's
- Use your personal experience as a powerful force for positive change!
You can do it on your own schedule, and spend as much or as little time as you want. We will provide all the training and support you need, even if you have never written or spoken to a legislator before. The only requirement is that you have direct personal experience with, and are passionate about, Alzheimer's or other form of dementia.
About us:
The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voice for Alzheimer's and dementia advocacy, fighting for critical
research, prevention and care initiatives at the state and federal level. We are driving policymakers to take historic steps to address the Alzheimer’s crisis - click here to volunteer with us and be part of the solution!
To volunteer, please go to www.alzimpact.org/volunteer and fill out our short online volunteer application, and we will respond within 48 hours.
Please contact Jessica Rothhaar, Senior Public Policy Manager, at jrothhaar@alz.org with any questions.
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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
2290 N. First Street, Suite 101San Jose, CA 95131
DATE POSTED
March 13, 2020
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- Variable.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you will be representing the Alzheimer's Association to Members of Congress and state legislators.