Community Educator with the Alzheimer's Association

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

Key Activities:

• 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 and free 24/7 Helpline

• 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 and 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

• Virtual Community Educators commit to delivering a target of 12 presentations annually
• All program volunteers participate in initial training and ongoing education and must comply with Alzheimer's Association volunteer policies and procedures

• 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