Community Educator / Public Speaker for Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and brain health (Silicon Valley)

Overview

The Alzheimer's Association seeks a Community Educator/Public Speaker to educate the public on Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and brain health. The position offers a flexible schedule with available times on weekdays and weekends, and a commitment of a few hours per month.

Responsibilities

• Deliver approximately 6 Alzheimer’s Association evidence-based consumer education programs on various care and support topics.
• Collaborate with local Alzheimer’s Association staff to identify, secure, and deliver 30 or 60-minute presentation opportunities using Association program materials.
• Connect people with additional Association services and volunteer opportunities by proactively making referrals to Alzheimer's Association programs and free 24/7 Helpline.

Requirements

• Demonstrated success with health education using excellent communication, presentation, and adult learning skills.
• Familiarity with computers and email, and ability to make PPT presentations.
• Networking skills and collaboration with Alzheimer’s staff and other volunteers.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Comfort with computers and familiarity with email and PPT presentations. Access to personal computer and internet preferred.
• Passionate about the Alzheimer's Association mission with personal or professional experience with dementia preferred.

Benefits

• Training Provided

Benefits

• Training Provided

Participation Requirements

• Background Check
• Attend Orientation

Other Requirements

• Own laptop for in-person programs preferred.
• Zoom or Microsoft Teams knowledge and proficiency a plus!

Location

Volunteer must be in or near San Jose, CA. In person and virtual opportunities are available.