Support Group Facilitator (Early Stage, English, Chinese-Mandarin, Korean, Haitian Creole, Bengali)

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Overview: Support Group Facilitators create a supportive and educational environment for caregivers or individuals living with dementia to share experiences and cope with the challenges of dementia.

Key Activities:

• Facilitate caregiver or dementia support groups to provide social and educational support.
• Present relevant Alzheimer's Association materials and information to group members.
• Proactively refer individuals to Alzheimer's Association programs and the free 24/7 Helpline.

Qualifications:

• Strong listening and communication skills with empathy and the ability to separate personal needs from group needs.
• Ability to facilitate discussions and maintain a safe and respectful environment.
• Passionate about the Alzheimer’s Association mission with personal or professional experience with dementia preferred.
• Must be age 21 or older. Background checks are required.

Commitment Expected:

• For ongoing groups, commit to a 1-year term delivering a monthly group.
• For time-limited weekly cycles, commit to delivering a minimum of two cycles within a 1-year term.
• Participate in initial training and ongoing education.

Benefits to the Volunteer:

• Enhance active listening and group management skills while serving the community.
• Increase knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
• Become recognized as a leader and resource for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
• Join a network of volunteers, staff, and community leaders dedicated to fighting Alzheimer’s.

The Alzheimer's Association provides training, information, and materials to support volunteers. Orientation includes online learning, self-study, and shadowing or mentoring by local Alzheimer's Association staff and volunteers. Materials are available in multiple languages.