Needs From: Head of the Lakes United Way

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.

KEY ACTIVITIES:
Facilitate groups of caregivers or people living with dementia to provide social and educational support helping group members provide emotional support to one another.
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.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong listening and effective communication skills with demonstrated ability to be empathic and separate personal needs from group needs.
Ability to redirect and facilitate discussion as well as fulfill the Facilitator duties and responsibilities as described in onboarding.
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 age 21 to apply. Background checks are required.

COMMITMENT EXPECTED:
Support Group Facilitators commit to a 1-year term delivering a monthly group.
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 active listening and group management technique while serving your 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.

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.

Serve on the Committee that helps to plan, coordinate and facilitate the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the world's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, this inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to reclaim the future for millions. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s disease, the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death.

The Walk to End Alzheimer's would not be possible without the support of volunteers. Specifically, Walk Committee members can get involved in a wide variety of projects related to special event planning and management.  Examples of projects include sponsor recruitment, team recruitment, team retention, marketing and outreach, and logistics.

The mission of the Alzheimer’s Association is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.