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Flexible Schedule
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Lutherville-Timonium, MD 21093
The Alzheimer's Association is looking for golfers! Your upcoming rounds of golf can support our vision of a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia. We have some easy ways to add the fundraising piece to the sport you already love to do. Additionally, if you are interested in organizing a golf tournament, or have an existing tournament looking for a charity partner, we would love to partner with you. The Greater Maryland Chapter supports residents throughout Maryland- raising funds and awareness for the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. Join us by playing golf for a worthy cause! You can get started today by registering at alz.org/longestday Have questions? Contact Nicole Gorski at 443-632-9728 or email ngorski@alz.org Thank you!
Date Posted: 2024-03-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Towson, MD 21204
This is a statewide volunteer opportunity in Maryland, with both virtual and in person options. Alzheimer's Association Community Educators are volunteer public speakers who provide Alzheimer's Association education programs to community audiences. Community Educators: 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. The Association is seeking volunteer candidates with: 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. #MLK
Date Posted: 2024-04-09
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2024-03-25
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2024-06-23
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Frederick, MD 21703
Are you passionate about putting an end to Alzheimer's disease? Do you want to get more involved with the Alzheimer's Association and the 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer's taking place in Frederick, MD on October 13th? Then we need you! Join your local Walk to End Alzheimer's Planning Committee and help grow the movement to end Alzheimer's from the ground up. Committee members plan each Walk to End Alzheimer's event from the kick-off to the wrap-up. Activities of your local subcommittees include the following: Community Engagement Committee - Marketing, Outreach, Community Events, Team Recruitment, Team Retention, AIM-Advocacy, Mission Event Experience Committee - Planning for the Day of the Event, Event Set-Up and Logistics, Event Volunteer Guidance/Coaching, Event Route Coverage Executive Leadership Team/Committee (ELT) - This small group of senior organization leaders and business owners have strong ties to other community leaders and other businesses, and are willing to network on our Walk's behalf to assist with building new relationships that may result in Walk sponsorships, company teams and more. ELT members are also willing to be Walk sponsors and form a Walk team. Work with your Walk staff partner to select a subcommittee that best fits your skills and interests. You will receive resources and participate in an orientation to receive training on the basics of Alzheimer's disease, learn about Association programs and services, and receive an introduction to the Walk event model. Key Roles available within the subcommittees include Walk Chair, Event Experience Chair and Community Engagement Chair. Subcommittee updates and/or virtual meetings generally take place monthly, with opportunities to sign-up for targeted assignments, community events and projects. One in-person Event Experience subcommittee meeting at the event site will take place in September. The address provided reflects the planned event location on October 15. Should some meetings shift to an in-person format, the opportunity to join by virtual means will remain available, whenever possible. Walk Planning Committee members are also expected to start or join a Walk to End Alzheimer’s team at alz.org/Maryland/Walk to raise awareness and funds. Together, we can create a memorable and moving event experience for participants.
Date Posted: 2024-03-25
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Program Tech Support volunteers assist Alzheimer's Association staff and volunteers to provide support groups and education programs through virtual platforms and expand the reach of Alzheimer's Association programs in the community. Program Tech Support volunteers: Serve as host/moderator of web-based education programs or support groups offered through Zoom, BlueJeans, Google Meets. The programs are taught or facilitated by Alzheimer's Association staff or volunteers with specialized training in these topics. Mentor and coach Alzheimer's Association volunteer Community Educators and Support Group Facilitators in use of technology to maximize the constituent / user experience. Troubleshoot constituent access issues for caregivers to participate in groups. Monitor chat, mute microphones and cue up Q&A for volunteers to answer. Launch polling if part of the user experience in the platform. The Association is seeking tech-savvy volunteer candidates with: Excellent technology skills and comfort using Zoom or other webinar technology independently. Demonstrated success moderating Q&A or monitoring chat during webinars. Ability to collaborate with staff and provide customer service type mentoring to volunteers and constituents. 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.
Date Posted: 2024-03-28
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Flexible Schedule
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Aberdeen, MD 21001
Are you an engaged and involved member of the Harford or Cecil County Community? Do you want to help grow the impact of the Alzheimer's Association and the Walk to End Alzheimer's in your area? Then we need you! Join your local Walk to End Alzheimer's Planning Committee as a member of our Community Engagement team and help grow the movement to end Alzheimer's from the ground up. We are looking for community members to spread the word about the Walk to End Alzheimer's in YOUR community! Help by attending local tabling events, posting fliers in local community hubs, and more. This role also will help in team retention and coaching by making calls, sending emails, and building relationships with current and past team captains. This role is an integral part of the Walk to End Alzheimer's Committee as our communities are the heart of our event. You will receive resources and participate in an orientation to receive training on the basics of Alzheimer's disease, learn about Association programs and services, and receive an introduction to the Walk event model. Committee meetings will generally held bi-weekly for 30 mins and, at this time, are being held virtually. Walk Planning Committee members are also expected to start or join a Walk to End Alzheimer’s team at alz.org/Maryland/Walk to raise awareness and funds. Together, we can create a memorable and moving event experience for participants. A connection to the cause is amazing, but is not required to join our committee!
Date Posted: 2024-04-19
