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Flexible Schedule
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Omaha, NE 68127
As an early-stage social engagement volunteer, you will plan, implement and provide a positive experience during social engagement events and activities for people living with memory loss and their care partners. Volunteers in this role will: » Provide hospitality, support and volunteer oversight for attendees of early-stage groups and social engagement events. » Consult with staff and early-stage advisors to schedule early-stage engagement activities, secure event logistics, ensure group safety and coordinate volunteers. » Manage social engagement program attendance statistics and rosters. » Collect, distribute and manage materials and literature needed by early-stage attendees at events. » Follow expectations and recommendations detailed in this guidebook, including the transition of group members, participation in ongoing training and record-keeping. » Connect members of the community with additional Association services by proactively making referrals to Association programs and the 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900).
Date Posted: Apr 2, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Omaha, NE 68127
Data Entry Volunteers Alzheimer's Association Data Entry Volunteers are responsible for entering constituent data and other information into the Association’s databases, ensuring that records for the Association are updated and accurate. Key Activities: Data entry into the Personify software system. Data could come from various departments and require different levels of entry. Position requires being able to interpret data received in different forms, including but not limited to: hand written communication, typed forms, Google docs, online data, faxed forms, incoming mail, and email. Position requires a high level of organization and some problem solving skills. The person filling this position needs to be comfortable with a lot of computer work and interacting with many staff and volunteers. Qualifications: Demonstrated ability with integrated CRM software systems. Demonstrated success in data entry. Familiarity with email, google drive, calendar. Highly detail oriented with project management skills to take initiative and check own work for accuracy. Takes initiative to research and investigate missing data. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Proactive and passionate about the mission of Alzheimer’s Association. Must be age 18 to apply. Background checks are required. Commitment Expected: Data Entry Volunteers commit to a 1-year term which is renewable upon successful completion of annual goal-setting conversation with your staff partner. Orientation includes: online general volunteer orientation (1 hour) + program volunteer orientation (1 hour) + Personify database training (8 hours). Background checks are required as part of the volunteer selection process. Comply with Alzheimer’s Association volunteer policies and procedures. Participate in initial training and ongoing education about Alzheimer’s, dementia and the Alzheimer's Association. Benefits to the Volunteer: Working in an office environment alongside other volunteers and staff, learning aspects of various programs and enhancing computer skills. Flexible schedule to accommodate your availability. Build your resume and skill set. Join a network of other volunteers, Alzheimer's Association staff and professionals and caregivers in the aging field. 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.
Date Posted: May 9, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Omaha, NE 68127
Volunteers known as Community Educators deliver Association presentations. Community Educators deliver Alzheimer’s Association core curricula - known as Common Programs - using prepared training materials and specific programming. Common program topics are related to living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. As a Community Educator, you will primarily deliver Common Programs which are 30-60 minute interactive sessions with clear learning objectives that result in increased understanding, development of new skills and changes in attitude and/or behavior. Key Activities include: -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.
Date Posted: Apr 2, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Chadron, NE 69337
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 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.
Date Posted: May 9, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Kearney, NE 68845
Community educators 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 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.
Date Posted: Apr 2, 2023
