Support Group Facilitator (SPANISH SPEAKING) for the Alzheimer's Association in Ventura County
ORGANIZATION: Alzheimer's Association California Central Coast Chapter
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Support Group Facilitators
The Alzheimer's Association CA Central Coast Chapter in Ventura County is looking for a Spanish Speaking Support Group Facilitator for one of our local support groups! If you are bi-lingual and looking to support a great cause in Ventura County, please reach out to us!
Learn more about the Support Group Facilitator Opportunity below...
Support Group Facilitators create a safe, open environment where people share their feelings, thoughts and experiences in a combined effort to better cope with and manage the shared problems of dementia. Support Group Facilitators:
- Facilitate groups of caregivers or people living with dementia to provide social and educational support helping group members provide emotional support to one another.
- Present pertinent Association materials and information to group members and assure a positive experience for attendees.
- Connect people with additional Association services and volunteer opportunities by proactively making referrals to Alzheimer's Association programs & free 24/7 Helpline.
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The Association is seeking volunteer candidates with:
- Strong listening and effective communication skills with demonstrated ability to be empathic and separate personal needs from group needs.
- Bi-lingual, fluent in Spanish to facilitate support group wish Spanish Speakers
- Ability to redirect and facilitate discussion as well as fulfill the Facilitator duties and responsibilities as described in onboarding.
- Ability to create and maintain a safe environment where participants’ thoughts and feelings are valued and group members are treated with fairness, equity and respect.
- 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.
- Be willing to travel throughout Ventura County to facilitate a support group.
- This is a longer term volunteer opportunity where we expect commitment to be at least for 12-months or more, based on the nature of facilitating support groups that happen monthly
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About Alzheimer's Association California Central Coast Chapter
Location:
2580 E Main Street, Suite 201, Ventura, CA 93003, US
Mission Statement
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.
Description
The Alzheimer’s Association works on a global, national and local level to provide care and support for all those affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias. We are here to help.
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Health & Medicine,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Ventura, CA 93003
(34.29853 ,-119.22045 )
DATE POSTED
April 10, 2025
SKILLS
- Bereavement Support
- Community Outreach
- Spanish
- Public Speaking
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Monthly Commitment for at least 12 months.
- Bi-lingual, Fluent in Spanish