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Flexible Schedule
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Melville, NY 11747
The Alzheimer's Association(r) is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our Vision: A world without Alzheimer's and all other dementias. Our Mission: 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. We are looking for passionate committee members for The Longest Day (TLD), our annual "do-it-yourself" fundraising program! Help us fight the darkness of Alzheimer's and all other dementias by doing something you love and turning it into a fundraiser! The volunteer's role for TLD includes all or some of the following: attending monthly committee meetings (currently virtual), brainstorming fundraising ideas, making phone calls to participants, writing thank you cards, starting your own fundraiser, reaching out to your network and making connections, assisting with marketing of events, and sharing the TLD social media pages with your networks. Your Alzheimer's Association staff partner will support you throughout the program and is happy to tailor your volunteer experience around your interests and schedule. Ideal volunteers would have some of these traits: Enjoy connecting with people, passionate about ending Alzheimer's, enthusiastic, creative, strong network on Long Island, comfortable talking on the phone and a willingness to participate in or co-host events. Monthly commitment: Approximately 3-4 hours per month. This will vary depending on the month, and as mentioned above, our staff partner is very flexible with what works for you. Volunteering is ongoing through August 2023 Check out this video to learn more about The Longest Day! https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=0pJvzAlNWao *Feel free to reach out to the TLD Staff Partner, Judy Wichter, at jwichter@alz.org or 631.315.6494 for more information*
Date Posted: 2024-02-27
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Flexible Schedule
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Melville, NY 11747
COMMUNITY EDUCATORS Alzheimer's Association Community Educators are volunteer public speakers who provide education through virtual platforms and expand the reach of Alzheimer's Association programs in the community. Community Educators deliver Alzheimer’s Association Core Curriculum using prepared training materials on topics related to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. KEY ACTIVITIES: Communicate effectively via webinar or in-person and deliver Association-approved presentations. Adhere to Alzheimer's Association’s established curricula and position statements. Work with Alzheimer’s Association staff partners to identify and coordinate education programs that reach target audiences. Coordination includes securing program partner, scheduling, preparing presentations, and managing technology needs. Serve as presenter for chapter-scheduled education programs and conferences. Connect members of the community with additional Association services by proactively making referrals to Alzheimer's Association programs & free 24/7 Helpline. Complete necessary paperwork for reporting. QUALIFICATIONS: Proactive and passionate about the mission of Alzheimer’s Association. Demonstrated success with public speaking, excellent virtual presentation skills. Understanding of adult learning principles. Excellent technology skills and comfort delivering programs via Zoom independently. Ability to network, and collaborate with staff, volunteers, and community partners. Experience with dementia as a family member or health care professional preferred. COMMITMENT EXPECTED: Community Educators commit to delivering a target of 12 presentations annually. Orientation includes: online program volunteer welcome and orientation (1 hour) + self-study or in-person role training with staff partner (~2 hours). Community Educators must observe 1 community presentation led by a staff or mentor + present 1 Common Program via webinar while being observed /evaluated by a staff or mentor prior to deployment in the community. A Virtual Community Educator will be paired with either a staff member or Program Tech Support volunteer to assist with delivering virtual programs & moderating Q&A. 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. 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. 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 and professionals and caregivers in the aging field. To apply for a volunteer role please visit: www.volunteer.alz.org For more information about the Alzheimer's Association please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY1ClukNLZE
Date Posted: 2024-02-27
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Flexible Schedule
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Melville, NY 11747
Community Representative Alzheimer's Association Community Representatives are volunteer community engagers that raise awareness of Alzheimer's Association programs, provide basic disease information, and link consumers to Alzheimer’s Association services. Virtual Community Representatives serve as liaisons between the Alzheimer's Association and local groups such as neighborhoods, rural counties, business and civic organizations or faith communities. Virtual Community Representatives by sharing information about Alzheimer’s disease, free resources offered through the Alzheimer’s Association, and the many ways to join our cause via social media, phone or email. Key Activities: Connect the Alzheimer's Association to a target of 2 new community organizations / month and promote Alzheimer's Association virtual support groups and education programs. Connect members of the community with additional Association services by proactively making referrals to Alzheimer's Association programs & free 24/7 Helpline. Engage community members in the cause by promoting annual awareness campaigns such as Alzheimer & Brain Awareness Month, chapter volunteer opportunities and participation in Walk to End Alzheimer’s or The Longest Day. Complete necessary paperwork for reporting. Qualifications: Self-motivated individual that is comfortable reaching out virtually to individuals and families in need and connecting them to the Alzheimer's Association. Proactive and passionate about the mission of Alzheimer’s Association. Excellent verbal and written communications skills via email, phone and webinar. Comfort with boosting Alzheimer's Association posts on social media. Ability to network, and collaborate with staff, volunteers, and community partners. Commitment Expected: Community Representatives volunteers commit to a 1-year term making a target of 24 connections annually. Orientation includes: online program volunteer welcome and orientation (1 hour) + self-study or in-person role training with staff partner (~2 hours). Virtual Community Representatives volunteers must observe 1 presentation in the community led by a staff or mentor + demonstrate making an appropriate Alzheimer's Association referral prior to deployment 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. Terms are renewable upon successful completion of annual goal-setting conversation with your staff partner. Benefits to Volunteer: 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. Join a network of other volunteers, Alzheimer's Association staff and professionals and caregivers in the aging field. Build your resume and skill set. Perfect your community engagement technique and help mobilize your community to create a world without Alzheimer’s. To apply for a volunteer role please visit: www.volunteer.alz.org For more information about the Alzheimer's Association please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY1ClukNLZE
Date Posted: 2024-02-27
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Flexible Schedule
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Melville, NY 11747
Being an Advocate- help us let our elected officials know that Alzheimer’s disease is an important issue by becoming and advocate. Let your voice be heard. Advocates must have an email address. Please email dwarburton@alz.org or visit https://alzimpact.org/volunteer to learn more.
Date Posted: 2024-02-27
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Flexible Schedule
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Melville, NY 11747
Support Group Facilitators create a safe, open environment where people share their feelings, thoughts and experience in a combined effort to better cope with and manage the shared problems of dementia. The goal of support groups is to provide emotional, social and/or educational support to group members. Facilitator lead monthly meetings for family caregivers, adult children, spouses, or people living with dementia in the community. The groups are established in collaboration with the Alzheimer's Association staff in neutral, accessible and safe locations. 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. 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. 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). 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 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. To apply for a volunteer role please visit: www.volunteer.alz.org For more information about the Alzheimer's Association please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY1ClukNLZE
Date Posted: 2024-02-27
