Seeking Olathe community members to plan Walk to End Alzheimer's
ORGANIZATION: Alzheimer's Association, Colorado Chapter
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We are looking for passionate committee members for the MOD Walk to End Alzheimer's.
The volunteer's role for Walk includes all or some of the following: attending monthly committee meetings (in person and/or virtual), making phone calls to participants, writing thank you cards, reaching out to connections, assisting with marketing of events, participating on the Walk social media pages, fundraising etc. Your Alzheimer's Association staff partner supports you throughout the program and is flexible and happy to tailor your volunteer experience around your interests and schedule. We are currently 100% remote.
Ideal volunteers would have some of these traits: Enjoying connecting with people, enthusiasm, passionate about ending Alzheimer's, creativity, comfortable talking on the phone and a willingness to participate in or co-host events.
Monthly commitment: Approximately 2-3 hours per month. This will vary depending on the month, and as mentioned above, our staff partner is very flexible with what works for you. While the Walk is scheduled for September 25th & October 2nd , we like working with volunteers year round. The volunteering begins in February and goes through November of 2021.
Whether we’re together at a large in-person gathering or in small groups in our individual neighborhoods, we can make a difference. The health and safety of our constituents, staff and volunteers will be our top priority as we assess the changing status of the pandemic and make a decision about how we’ll walk in 2021.
*Volunteering will not actually take place at the address listed. We are looking for volunteers nearby the address to join our committee! Connect with Tojna Kueper-Rinaldo about this opportunity.
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About Alzheimer's Association, Colorado Chapter
Location:
455 N Sherman Ste. 500, Denver, CO 80203, US
Mission Statement
We lead Colorado in the fight against Alzheimer's disease and related disorders by increasing the understanding of dementia and its impact on family and community, providing information and support for those affected, and promoting the advancement of research.
Description
The Alzheimer's Association Colorado Chapter works with diagnosed individuals, families, caregivers and health care professionals to provide care and support for those who are affected by Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. We provide a 24/7 Helpline; offer free and confidentail Care Consultations; manage 90 support groups monthly; oversee Memories in the Making art program in area nursing homes; present educational programs across the state; and assist in enrolling persons with the disease in safety programs. We offer culturally approptiate support for Latinos, African Americans and the LGBT community. Several time during the year we have fundraising events, including: The Walk to END Alzheimer's, The Longest Day, the Memories in the Making Gala and Riv/ALZ.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
885 Hwy. 50 Business LoopOlathe, CO 81425
DATE POSTED
March 15, 2021
SKILLS
- Sales Coaching & Training
- Professional Development
- Donor Management
- Fundraising
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Approximately 2-3 hours per month. This will vary depending on the month, and as mentioned above, our staff partner is very flexible with what works for you.