Community Representative - Yakima

Alzheimer's Association Community Representatives are community engagers that raise awareness of Alzheimer's Association programs, provide basic disease information, and link consumers to Alzheimer’s Association services.Please note due to COVID-19 some restrictions are in place at this time. Please talk with your Alzheimer's Association staff partner to discuss the restrictions and requirements in place for safety.Key Activities:Represent the Alzheimer's Association at a target of 12 community events / year in neighborhoods, rural counties, business and civic organizations or faith communities.Offer 20-minute Introduction to Alzheimer’s presentations 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.Qualifications: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.Must be age 18 to apply. Background checks are required.Commitment Expected:Community Representatives commit to appearing at a target of 12 events annually.All program volunteers participate in initial training and ongoing education and must comply with Alzheimer’s