Become an Alzheimer's Ambassador! The Longest Day Campaign - Orleans County
ORGANIZATION: Alzheimer's Association Western New York
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We are looking for passionate ambassadors to help us toward our mission of a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia through The Longest Day fundraising campaign. The Longest Day fundraising campaign is the Alzheimer’s Association "do it yourself" fundraising campaign that allows individuals, businesses, and organizations to fundraise with an activity of their choosing any day of the year!
The ambassador’s role for TLD includes all or some of the following: attending monthly committee meetings, making phone calls to participants, writing thank you cards, reaching out to potential TLD participants, spreading awareness of the Alzheimer’s Association and TLD, 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 offer both virtual and in person opportunities.
Ideal volunteers would have some of these traits: Enjoying connecting with people, enthusiasm, passionate about ending Alzheimer's, comfortable talking on the phone and a willingness to participate in events.
Monthly commitment: Approximately 2-3 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.
Have questions? Contact Longest Day Manager Maddie Weitz at mrweitz@alz.org or 716-913-9809.
More opportunities with Alzheimer's Association Western New York
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Alzheimer's Association Western New York
Location:
6215 Sheridan Drive, Suite 100, Amherst, NY 14221, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is 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. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s.
Description
We provide programs and services to those with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia and their families. The Western New York Chapter serves all eight counties of WNY including Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans and Wyoming. We provide care consultations, a 24-hour helpline (1.800.272.3900), safety services, early stage programs, and education programs for caregivers, healthcare professionals and the general public. The Alzheimer's Association is also the largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer's research. Together, we are elevating research, public policy, and awareness to unprecedented levels in pursuit of better treatments, a cure of a way to prevent Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
6400 Sheridan DriveSuite 320Buffalo, NY 14221
DATE POSTED
January 3, 2023
SKILLS
- Customer Service
- Event Planning / Management
- Fundraising
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
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REQUIREMENTS
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