Over 180,000 North Carolina residents are currently living with Alzheimer's disease and that number is expected to increase 22% by 2025. The Alzheimer's Association aims to drive risk reduction and offering free education to our local communities is one way.
This Community Educator will present Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body, an education program that gives science-based recommendations about taking care of our brains and bodies in seven main areas -sleep, smoking, nutrition, exercise, smoking, cognitive and social engagement - those modifiable risk factors. The program, script and resources are provided.
Potential volunteers could have a background in nutrition, fitness, gerontology, or just a passion for healthy living/aging well. This is a great program that can be done in collaboration with many organizations and services, like paired with a cooking demo, gardening or canning class, wellness retreat, etc. Professionals can incorporate the program into their day-to-day work.
Daytime availability a plus, many programs are requested during weekdays.
Presenters are expected to:
Lead a program at least quarterly through staff collaboration and/or by scheduling your own presentations (faith community, nonprofit organizations, social services, etc.)
Refer attendees to the resources and programs of the Alzheimer’s Association as appropriate
Arrive on time, have reliable transportation, be comfortable with public speaking and technology
Successfully complete online training as well as individual preparation for each program
For more information about joining our Community Education Team, please complete the Volunteer Interest Profile at volunteer.alz.org or contact Brooke Vallely at bbvallely@alz.org
5171 Glenwood Ave, Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27612, US
Our Vision: A world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia. Our Mission: The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia -- by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research.
We work on a national and local level to provide care and support for all those affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias.
As the largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer's research, the Association is committed to advancing vital research towards methods of treatment, prevention and ultimately a cure.
The Association is the leading voice for Alzheimer's disease advocacy, fighting for critical Alzheimer's research and care initiatives at the state and federal level.
See our impact at alz.org/about/our-impact.
Multiple locations Wilmington, NC 28405
August 2, 2023