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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Alzheimer's Association Community Educators are volunteer public speakers who help raise awareness, provide education and expand the reach of Alzheimer's Association programs in the community. Community Educators deliver Alzheimer’s Association developed presentations using prepared training materials on topics related to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias as well as information for individuals and families impacted by the disease. KEY ACTIVITIES: Communicate effectively and deliver Alzheimer’s Association developed presentations and information to the community. Adhere to Alzheimer's Association’s established curricula and position statements. Connect members of the community with additional Association services by proactively making referrals to Alzheimer's Association programs and free 24/7 Helpline. Complete necessary paperwork for reporting. QUALIFICATIONS: Passionate about the mission of the Alzheimer’s Association. Experience with dementia as a family caregiver or health care professional. Demonstrated success with public speaking; excellent presentation and education skills. Understanding of adult learning principles. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Comfort with computers, technology, email, and PPT presentations. Ability to network, and collaborate with staff, volunteers and community partners. Must be age 21 to apply. Background checks are required. COMMITMENT EXPECTED: AACE volunteers commit to a minimum of one year, delivering a minimum of one presentation per quarter. Orientation includes: Online program volunteer welcome and orientation (4 hours), educational videos (2 hours), self-study to learn curriculum (time varies), and in-person training with staff partner (1-2 hours). Observe one class listed on the education calendar and present one class while being observed / evaluated by your staff partner prior to teaching in the community. 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: Perfect your public speaking ability and 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. Perfect your community engagement technique and help mobilize your community to create a world without Alzheimer’s. Join a network of other volunteers, Alzheimer's Association staff, professionals and caregivers in the aging field. This position is currently 100% virtual through Zoom. We are looking for volunteers in Arapahoe county so that when we're able to deliver programs in person again, they will be ready to help in their own community.
Date Posted: 2024-03-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Denver, CO 80203
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: 2024-03-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Colorado Springs, CO 80903
You’ll facilitate groups that are designed to provide emotional, educational and social support for persons with Alzheimeer's disease, family, friends and/or caregivers. Support groups provide an opportunity for participants to meet and develop a mutual support system that will help maintain the health and well being of its members. The Alzheimer's Association provides training, guidance and materials to the facilitators, seeking to enhance their communication skills, as well as their knowledge of resources, to serve and assist families in need.
Date Posted: 2024-03-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Boulder, CO 80309
You’ll facilitate groups that are designed to provide emotional, educational and social support for persons with Alzheimeer's disease, family, friends and/or caregivers. Support groups provide an opportunity for participants to meet and develop a mutual support system that will help maintain the health and well being of its members. The Alzheimer's Association provides training, guidance and materials to the facilitators, seeking to enhance their communication skills, as well as their knowledge of resources, to serve and assist families in need.
Date Posted: 2024-03-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Grand Junction, CO 81501
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: 2024-04-16
