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Flexible Schedule
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Richland, WA 99352
Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a 6 week class for family caregivers. We teach them stress identification and management skills, communication techniques, and self care so they can better care for their family member or friend. Class leaders will receive all training and materials needed to facilitate classes. We are hoping to provide up to 2 in-person or virtual classes per year.
Date Posted: 2024-04-04
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Flexible Schedule
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Moses Lake, WA 98837
Alzheimer's Association Community Representatives are community engagers that raise awareness of Alzheimer's Association programs, provide basic disease information, and link consumers to Alzheimer’s Association services. *Please note due to COVID-19 some restrictions are in place at this time. Please talk with your Alzheimer's Association staff partner to discuss the restrictions and requirements in place for safety. Key Activities: Represent the Alzheimer's Association at a target of 12 community events / year in neighborhoods, rural counties, business and civic organizations or faith communities. Offer 20-minute Introduction to Alzheimer’s presentations for community organizations, congregations, civic organizations, sororities / fraternities, clubs and other locations. Promote support groups, education programs, Alzheimer & Brain Awareness Month, Walk to End Alzheimer’s, or The Longest Day using your local connections, bulletin boards, social media and physical displays in your community. Connect the Alzheimer's Association to new community organizations and connect people with additional Association services and volunteer opportunities. Qualifications: Self-motivated individual that is comfortable reaching out to individuals, organizations and families in need and connecting them to the Alzheimer's Association. Excellent verbal and written communications skills and comfort with computers and email. Passionate about the Alzheimer’s Association mission with personal or professional experience with dementia preferred. Must be age 18 to apply. Background checks are required. Commitment Expected: Community Representatives commit to appearing at a target of 12 events 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 Volunteer: Increase your knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias while serving your local community. 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: 2024-02-20
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Yakima, WA 98902
Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a 6 week class for family caregivers. We teach them stress identification and management skills, communication techniques, and self care so they can better care for their family member or friend. Class leaders will receive all training and materials needed to facilitate classes. We are hoping to provide up to 2 in-person or virtual classes per year.
Date Posted: 2024-04-04
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Flexible Schedule
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Ellensburg, WA 98926
Memory Cafe Leaders/Early Stage Social Engagement Leaders plan, implement and assure positive experience during social engagement events/activities for people living with memory loss and their care partners. Early Stage Social Engagement Leaders: Create an inviting space for people with dementia and Alzheimer's and their care partner to visit with others who are starting their journey with Memory Loss. Maintain clear communication with participants and early stage attendance rosters. 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.
Date Posted: 2024-04-04
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Moses Lake, WA 98837
Make a difference in the life of a family caregiver! The Alzheimer’s Association is currently recruiting local volunteers to facilitate Family Caregiver Support Groups in Moses Lake and surrounding areas. 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. The goal of Alzheimer's Association support groups is to provide emotional, social and/or educational support to group members. As facilitators, individuals may be responsible for general caregiver, adult children, spouse, gender-specific or language-specific groups. KEY ACTIVITIES: Follow expectations and recommendations of the Caregiver Support Group Facilitator Manual, including participation in initial & ongoing training and submission of all required documentation to Chapter. Set up, arrange and prepare the room before and after each group. Coordinate any speakers/presenters with local chapter staff. Encourage participants to provide assistance and emotional support to one another. Present pertinent Association materials and information to group members. Connect members of the community with additional Association services by proactively making referrals to Alzheimer's Association programs & free 24/7 Helpline. QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to be empathic and separate personal needs from group needs. Strong listening and effective communication skills. Ability to redirect and facilitate discussion as well as fulfill the duties and responsibilities as described in the Facilitator Agreement. 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. Commitment to promote the mission and services of the Association and willingness to act as an extension of the Association. Experience with dementia as a family member or health care professional preferred. Background checks are required as part of the volunteer selection process. COMMITMENT EXPECTED: Support Group Facilitators commit to a 1-year term delivering a monthly group. Terms are renewable upon successful completion of annual goal-setting conversation with your staff partner. Orientation includes: online program volunteer welcome and orientation (1 hour) + self-study or in-person role training with staff partner (~4 hours). Support Group facilitators must observe 1 -3 groups led by a staff or mentor plus review facilitation skills with a staff partner prior to deployment in the community. This is dependent on experience of the facilitator (ever run a group or attended one). 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: Perfect your active listening and group management technique. Serve your local community and people you care about. Increase your knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Be recognized in your community as a leader and resource for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Build your resume and skill set. Join a network of other volunteers, Alzheimer's Association staff and professionals and caregivers in the aging field. Interested in learning more? Contact Alexis Bonoff, Community Outreach Manager, 509.321.4579, albonoff@alz.org. #### About the Alzheimer's Association The Alzheimer's Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. 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. For more information, visit www.alz.org. # # #
Date Posted: 2024-02-20