Volunteer: Join the Fight Against Alzheimer'sThe Walk to End Alzheimer's is the world's largest event to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer's care, support and research. Walk to End Alzheimer’s continues, but instead of hosting large gatherings, the Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging participants to walk as individuals or in small groups on sidewalks, tracks and trails across their communities. We need help getting that information to our Team Walk Captains in the coming months, and are looking for people to help make phone calls sharing the new format for 2020. Can you help us by making phone calls?
We will provide training and support. Come join our team!
Agency: Alzheimer's Association The Walk to End Alzheimer's is the world's largest event to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer's care, support and research. Walk to End Alzheimer’s continues, but instead of hosting large gatherings, the Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging participants to walk as individuals or in small groups on sidewalks, tracks and trails across their communities. We need help getting that information to our Team Walk Captains in the coming months, and are looking for people to help make phone calls sharing the new format for 2020. Can you help us by making phone calls?
We will provide training and support. Come join our team!
Agency: Alzheimer's Association Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Support Family CaregiversBecome a volunteer support group facilitator and make a difference in a caregiver's life. Provide help and hope in a trusting place. We are currently recruiting facilitators for dementia specific caregiver support groups in Tacoma. We provide excellent trainings, ongoing support, resources, and continuing education opportunities. A screening and application process is required. Individuals who are often best qualified as support group facilitators include working or retired social workers, nurse and other healthcare professionals, educators, clergy, counselors, and former family caregivers. Commitment of at least one year is required. Attributes of a facilitator Knowledgeable or willing to learn about Alzheimer's disease, related dementias, and resources Strong listening and effective communication skills Sense of humor Ability to create and maintain a safe environment Comfortable with expression of emotions Available for required trainingsBe a part of the team! For more information in Washington contact: Katya Strohl Agency: Alzheimer's Association Become a volunteer support group facilitator and make a difference in a caregiver's life. Provide help and hope in a trusting place. We are currently recruiting facilitators for dementia specific caregiver support groups in Tacoma. We provide excellent trainings, ongoing support, resources, and continuing education opportunities. A screening and application process is required. Individuals who are often best qualified as support group facilitators include working or retired social workers, nurse and other healthcare professionals, educators, clergy, counselors, and former family caregivers. Commitment of at least one year is required. Attributes of a facilitator Knowledgeable or willing to learn about Alzheimer's disease, related dementias, and resources Strong listening and effective communication skills Sense of humor Ability to create and maintain a safe environment Comfortable with expression of emotions Available for required trainingsBe a part of the team! For more information in Washington contact: Katya Strohl Agency: Alzheimer's Association Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Early Stage Memory Loss Support Group Facilitator“It was an opportunity to interact with people at the same stage I was in and it helped me have a greater understanding that I’m not alone. And I don’t feel alone anymore.” -ESML Program Participant
Join our team and make a difference in the lives of participants! Our Early Stage Memory Loss(ESML) Support Groups provide an invaluable network that people with memory loss can turn to for advice and encouragement to help them feel socially connected and give them a sense of belonging and purpose. Support Group Facilitators create a space for that important interaction by encouraging conversation and maintaining a positive and caring environment.
Our volunteers continuously learn and grow alongside the participants while serving a population in need of great support. “When I began leading the ESML program, I realized that I did carry a stigma based on a fear of not knowing how to interact with people with memory loss and what to expect from them,” said Melinda an ESML Walk Volunteer. “The greatest thing I’ve learned is that people with memory loss are just people. And even though they have memory loss—they’re here. They may not be able to respond to you the way people without memory loss respond, but when they give you a hug, grab your hand, look you in the eye—they’re here.”
Our Chapter's volunteers receive excellent training, ongoing support, resources, and continuing education opportunities.
Individuals who are often best qualified as support group facilitators include: working or retired social workers, nurse and other healthcare professionals, educators, clergy, counselors, and former family caregivers. Commitment of at least one year is required Agency: Alzheimer's Association “It was an opportunity to interact with people at the same stage I was in and it helped me have a greater understanding that I’m not alone. And I don’t feel alone anymore.” -ESML Program Participant
Join our team and make a difference in the lives of participants! Our Early Stage Memory Loss(ESML) Support Groups provide an invaluable network that people with memory loss can turn to for advice and encouragement to help them feel socially connected and give them a sense of belonging and purpose. Support Group Facilitators create a space for that important interaction by encouraging conversation and maintaining a positive and caring environment.
Our volunteers continuously learn and grow alongside the participants while serving a population in need of great support. “When I began leading the ESML program, I realized that I did carry a stigma based on a fear of not knowing how to interact with people with memory loss and what to expect from them,” said Melinda an ESML Walk Volunteer. “The greatest thing I’ve learned is that people with memory loss are just people. And even though they have memory loss—they’re here. They may not be able to respond to you the way people without memory loss respond, but when they give you a hug, grab your hand, look you in the eye—they’re here.”
Our Chapter's volunteers receive excellent training, ongoing support, resources, and continuing education opportunities.
Individuals who are often best qualified as support group facilitators include: working or retired social workers, nurse and other healthcare professionals, educators, clergy, counselors, and former family caregivers. Commitment of at least one year is required Agency: Alzheimer's Association Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 98406 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Support Group Facilitator - LakewoodBecome a volunteer support group facilitator and make a difference in a caregiver's life. Provide help and hope in a trusting place. We are currently recruiting facilitators for dementia specific caregiver support groups in Lakewood. We provide excellent trainings, ongoing support, resources, and continuing education opportunities. A screening and application process is required. Individuals who are often best qualified as support group facilitators include working or retired social workers, nurse and other healthcare professionals, educators, clergy, counselors, and former family caregivers. Commitment of at least one year is required. Attributes of a facilitator Knowledgeable or willing to learn about Alzheimer's disease, related dementias, and resources Strong listening and effective communication skills Sense of humor Ability to create and maintain a safe environment Comfortable with expression of emotions Available for required trainingsBe a part of the team! For more information in Washington contact: Linda Whiteside, Director | Community Support at 1.800.848.7097 or 206.529.3875, email lwhitesi@alzwa.org Agency: Alzheimer's Association Become a volunteer support group facilitator and make a difference in a caregiver's life. Provide help and hope in a trusting place. We are currently recruiting facilitators for dementia specific caregiver support groups in Lakewood. We provide excellent trainings, ongoing support, resources, and continuing education opportunities. A screening and application process is required. Individuals who are often best qualified as support group facilitators include working or retired social workers, nurse and other healthcare professionals, educators, clergy, counselors, and former family caregivers. Commitment of at least one year is required. Attributes of a facilitator Knowledgeable or willing to learn about Alzheimer's disease, related dementias, and resources Strong listening and effective communication skills Sense of humor Ability to create and maintain a safe environment Comfortable with expression of emotions Available for required trainingsBe a part of the team! For more information in Washington contact: Linda Whiteside, Director | Community Support at 1.800.848.7097 or 206.529.3875, email lwhitesi@alzwa.org Agency: Alzheimer's Association Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 98499 Allow Groups: No |