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Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Do you have a personal relationship to Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia, and a passion for improving research, care and support for others affected by this disease? If so, please consider volunteering to help us engage your elected officials in the movement to end Alzheimer's disease. Conquering Alzheimer's disease is as much a matter of public policy as scientific discovery. The Alzheimer's Association is leading the fight to end Alzheimer's by advocating for public policies to increase the federal investment in research and improve care and support for people with the disease and their families. By educating and engaging your elected representatives on Alzheimer's, YOU can save lives. No prior policy experience is required, and we will give you all the information, training and support you need to be a great advocate! The time commitment can be small but the rewards can be huge! Our advocacy volunteers work with their elected officials at the local, state and federal level to: Cultivate relationships Educate them about Alzheimer's disease Engage them in supporting the Alzheimer's Association's public policy priorities Advocacy volunteers work with other local volunteers and Association staff to strategize, plan, organize and participate in a wide range of activities to educate and engage their elected representatives, including: Meeting with elected officials Raising awareness through local media Sparking social media conversations Coordinating events and volunteers Reaching out to partner organizations To learn more about opportunities for advocacy volunteers in your area, please contact Shelley Dombroski, sdombroski@alz.org, 707.573.1210
Date Posted: Nov 25, 2022
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Aug 9
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Santa Rosa, CA 95405
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 evidence-based 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. 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. The Alzheimer's Association will provide training, information and electronic or printed materials to assist in your efforts. Orientation includes several hours of online learning, self-study and shadowing or mentoring by local Alzheimer's Association staff and volunteers. Some materials are available in multiple languages. To apply to become a Community Educator, visit volunteer.alz.org/norcal/volunteer or call (707) 573-1210 for more information
Date Posted: Sep 28, 2022
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Aug 9
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Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Support Group Facilitators lead or co-lead a support group for family members and caregivers seeking assistance, emotional support and information on all topics related to Alzheimer's disease: caregiving from diagnosis through the continuum of care, legal issues, research and advocacy information and opportunities. The Association offers support groups for family caregivers, as well as specialized groups (e.g., early stage group, frontotemporal lobe dementia caregiver group). PURPOSE The purpose of the Alzheimer's Association support groups is to provide emotional, social, and/or educational support to group members. RESPONSIBILITIES Follow expectations and recommendations of the Support Group Facilitator Manual, including participation in initial and ongoing training, record keeping, and regular meetings with Alzheimer's Association staff Arrange for speakers/presenters for the support group as needed Encourage participants to provide assistance and emotional support to one another Present pertinent Alzheimer's Association materials and information to group members Inform the Alzheimer's Association in advance of any changes in Support Group Facilitators, time or location of group meetings QUALIFICATIONS Experience with dementia as a family member or health care professional preferred Ability to be empathetic and separate personal needs from group needs Strong listening skills and effective communication skills Ability to redirect and facilitate discussion as well as fulfill the duties and responsibilities as described in the Support Group Facilitator agreement Ability to create and maintain a safe environment where participant thoughts and feelings are valued and group members are treated with fairness, equity, and respect Commitment to promote the mission and services of the Alzheimer's Association Willingness to act as an extension of the Alzheimer's Association and to put other responsibilities and obligations aside when acting in this role Punctual and dependable TIME COMMITMENT Monthly 3-hour shift, depending upon the specific support group assigned A commitment of at least one year is expected TRAINING Training will be provided to all Support Group Facilitator volunteers. LOCATION Santa Rosa and San Rafael, CA BACKGROUND CHECK Interns, volunteers and contractors are required to pass a background check before work commences. The Alzheimer's Association believes that engaging qualified individuals in our mission contributes to the overall strategic success of the organization. Background checks are valuable in promoting a safe work environment for Association employees, interns, volunteers, contractors, donors and clients.
Date Posted: Aug 12, 2022
