Alzheimer's Association 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. The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research.

Our Vision : A world without Alzheimer's disease.

We are looking for passionate committee members for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the Alzheimer’s Association’s #1 fundraising program! Alzheimer’s isn’t stopping. Neither are we.

The volunteer's role for the Walk includes all or some of the following: attending monthly committee meetings (currently virtual), making phone calls to participants, writing thank you cards, reaching out to your network and making 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 very 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: Enjoy connecting with people, passionate about ending Alzheimer's, enthusiastic, creative, comfortable talking on the phone and a willingness to participate in or co-host events.

Monthly commitment: Approximately 4-5 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 this years walk is on O ctober 9th, we like working with volunteers year round. The volunteering begins on January 1st and goes through the end of December 2021.

*Feel free to reach out to Walk Manager, Kellee Thelman, at kgthelman@alz.org for more information*

This opportunity is currently virtual until it is safe to continue in-person activities.