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

Community Educator / Public Speaker

Details

• Available Times: Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
• Time Commitment: A few hours per month
• Commitment Details: 1-year term preferred. Programs are scheduled year round but demand varies— we will work with your availability! Most events are 1-2 hours long.
• Recurrence: Recurring
• Volunteers Needed: 10

Benefits

Training Provided

Participation Requirements

• Background Check
• Attend Orientation

Age Requirement

Age 21+

Other Requirements

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

Wheelchair Accessible

Yes

Description

Do you like public speaking, sharing information with the public, and giving back to your community? Join us as an Alzheimer's Association Community Educator! This is a great role for former or current educators, healthcare professionals, administrators, and anyone who is comfortable sharing information in front of a group.

Community Educators are volunteer public speakers who provide Alzheimer's Association education programs to community audiences. Community Educators:

• Deliver approximately 6 Alzheimer’s Association evidence-based consumer education programs on a variety of care and support topics, including warning signs of dementia, caregiver skills, and brain healthy habits.
• 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 & free 24/7 Helpline.

The Alzheimer's Association is seeking volunteer candidates with:

• Demonstrated success with health education using excellent communication, presentation and adult learning skills.
• Comfort with computers and familiarity with email and PPT presentations. Access to personal computer and internet preferred.
• Ability to network in the community and collaborate with Alzheimer’s staff and other volunteers.
• Passionate about the Alzheimer’s Association mission with personal or professional experience with dementia preferred.

In person and virtual opportunities are available. Most programs are offered during weekdays and during the day, but evening and weekend opportunities are also available.

Location

• Hybrid
• Volunteer must be in or near Eureka, CA

Associated Location

• Opportunities available throughout Humboldt County!
• Eureka, CA, USA