Community Educator in Ellensburg/Kittitas County
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Recruiting Organization: Alzheimer's Association-Washington State Chapter (SE and Central WA)
Alzheimer's Association Community Educators are volunteer public speakers who provide Alzheimer's Association education programs to community audiences.
KEY ACTIVITIES:
• Deliver approximately 12 presentations annually using prepared Alzheimer’s Association 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 needed materials.
• Serve as 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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Demonstrated success with health education using excellent communication, presentation and adult education skills.
• Comfort with computers and familiarity with email and PPT presentations.
• 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.
COMMITMENT EXPECTED:
• Community Educators commit to delivering a target of 12 presentations annually, about 1.5hrs per presentation.
• All program volunteers participate in initial training and ongoing education and must comply with Alzheimer’s Association volunteer policies and procedures.
• Terms are renewable upon successful completion of annual goal-setting conversation with your staff partner.
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.
Stipend ProvidedFalse
Training ProvidedFalse
Housing AvailableFalse
Language/Cultral Support AvailableFalse
Wheelchair Accessible
Fee RequiredFalse
Fee Amount: None
This opportunity is recurring
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Ellensburg, WA 99352
DATE POSTED
July 26, 2022
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