Alzheimers Association- Georgia Chapter

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41 Perimeter Center EastSuite 550Atlanta, GA 30346 United States

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http://www.alz.org/georgia

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Alzheimer's Association Community Educator

Flexible Schedule | Atlanta, GA 30346

The job of the Community Educator is to deliver prepared education programs using training materials from the Association. All topics are related to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias as well as information that affected individuals and families need regarding learning how to recognize the signs of Alzheimer’s disease, tips and support for caregivers, and planning for the future. Presenters are expected to: Provide a minimum of 12 presentations through staff collaboration and/or by scheduling your own presentations (faith community, nonprofit organizations, social services, guest speakers, etc) Refer attendees to the resources and programs of the Alzheimer’s Association as appropriate Successfully complete online training as well as individual preparation for each program This is also a great opportunity for college/graduate school students 21+ looking for experience. To see the position description in full, go to https://tinyurl.com/educatemycommunity For more information about joining our Community Education Team, please complete the Volunteer Interest Profile at volunteer.alz.org or contact Jhazzmyn Joiner at jjoiner@alz.org.

Date Posted: Aug 2, 2023
Alzheimer's Association Support Group Facilitator

Flexible Schedule | Atlanta, GA 30346

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. 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. 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. To see the full description, please go to https://volunteer.alz.org/home. Feel free to reach out to Jhazzmyn Joiner at jjoiner@alz.org.

Date Posted: Aug 2, 2023

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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.

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