Volunteer Opportunity at the Social Engagement Volunteering Program from Alzheimer's Association

Alzheimer's Association is offering a volunteer opportunity at the Early Stage Social Engagement Volunteering Program. 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.

• In collaboration with staff and early stage advisors, schedule and implement social engagement events providing hospitality, support and volunteer oversight.
• 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.

The Association is seeking volunteer candidates with:

• Strong listening and effective communication skills with demonstrated success in working with a team.
• Successfully engages people living with dementia and has strong attention to detail.
• 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.
• Passionate about the Alzheimer’s Association mission with personal or professional experience with dementia preferred.
• Must be aged 18 to apply. 
• Background checks are required.

About Alzheimer's Association:-

Alzheimer's Association is a non-profit American volunteer health organization which focuses on care, support and research for Alzheimer's disease. The Alzheimer's Association is the largest non-profit funder of Alzheimer's disease research. The organization has chapters and communities across the USA, with its national office located in Chicago and the public policy office in Washington, D.C. Its 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.

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