Raise awareness of Alzheimer's, dementia, and brain health in your community! (Humboldt)

Description

Raise awareness of Alzheimer's, dementia, and brain health in your community!

Responsibilities

• Represent the Alzheimer's Association at community events in neighborhoods, rural counties, business and civic organizations or faith communities.
• Option to learn and offer 20-minute Awareness Champion for community organizations, congregations, civic organizations, sororities / fraternities, clubs and other locations.
• Promote support groups, education programs, Alzheimer & Brain Awareness Month, Walk to End Alzheimer’s, or The Longest Day using your local connections, bulletin boards, social media and physical displays in your community.
• Connect the Alzheimer's Association to new community organizations and connect people with additional Association services and volunteer opportunities.

Requirements

• Self-motivated individual that is comfortable reaching out to individuals, organizations and families in need and connecting them to the Alzheimer's Association.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and comfort with computers and email.
• Passionate about the Alzheimer’s Association mission with personal or professional experience with dementia preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be age 18 to apply.

Skills

• Self-motivated individual
• Comfortable reaching out to individuals, organizations and families in need
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Comfort with computers and email
• Passionate about the Alzheimer’s Association mission

Benefits

• Opportunities to connect with the Alzheimer's Association and its services
• Opportunities to engage in community outreach and advocacy

Pay

N/A

Schedule

Most opportunities are in person, and the time commitment ranges from 1 to a few hours a month, depending on demand. We are busiest in the spring through fall, when people are out and about and outdoor events are taking place! Weekend availability is a plus, but weekday opportunities may also arise.

Location

Opportunities are available throughout Humboldt County!