Alzheimer's Association Community Educator

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Alzheimer's Association Community Educators are volunteer public speakers who provide Alzheimer's Association education programs through virtual platforms to community audiences.

Community Educators:

• Deliver approximately 12 webinar-based presentations annually using prepared Alzheimer’s Association evidence-based consumer education programs on a variety of care and support topics.
• Collaborate with local Association staff to expand programs by securing community partners, scheduling presentations, delivering the programs, and managing technology needs.
• Serve as virtual presenter for chapter-scheduled education programs and conferences.
• Connect people with additional Association services and volunteer opportunities by proactively making referrals to Alzheimer's Association programs & free 24/7 Helpline

The Alzheimer's Association Association is seeking volunteer candidates with:

• Demonstrated success with health education using excellent communication, virtual presentation and adult education skills.
• Excellent technology skills and comfort delivering programs via Zoom independently. A Virtual Community Educator will be paired with either a staff member or Program Tech Support volunteer to assist with delivering virtual programs & moderating Q&A.
• Ability to network, and collaborate with staff, volunteers, and community partners.
• 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.

Benefits to the volunteer

• Perfect your public speaking ability and technique while serving your local community
• Increase your knowledge of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias
• Be recognized as a leader and resource for Alzheimer's disease and dementia
• Join a network of other volunteers, staff and community leaders to help create a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia

We will provide training, information and electronic or printed materials to assist in your efforts. Orientation includes online learning, self-study and shadowing or mentoring by staff and other volunteers in the network.