COMMUNITY EDUCATORS
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Alzheimer's Association Community Educators are volunteer public speakers who provide Alzheimer's Association education programs to community audiences.KEY ACTIVITIES:Deliver approximately 12 presentations annually using prepared Alzheimer’s Association consumer education programs on a variety of care and support topics.Collaborate with local Association staff to expand programs by securing community partners, scheduling presentations, delivering the programs, and managing needed materials.Serve as presenter for chapter-scheduled education programs and conferences.Connect people with additional Association services and volunteer opportunities by proactively making referrals to Alzheimer's Association programs & free 24/7 Helpline.QUALIFICATIONS:Demonstrated success with health education using excellent communication, presentation and adult education skills.Comfort with computers and familiarity with email and PPT presentations.Ability to network, and collaborate with staff, volunteers, and community partners.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.COMMITMENT EXPECTED:Community Educators commit to delivering a target of 12 presentations annually.All program volunteers participate in initial training and ongoing education and must comply with Alzheimer’s Association volunteer policies and procedures.Terms are renewable upon successful completion of annual goal-setting conversation with your staff partner.BENEFITS TO THE VOLUNTEER:Perfect your public speaking ability and technique while serving your local community.Increase your knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.Be recognized as a leader and resource for Alzheimer’s diseas
About Alzheimer's Association Central and Western VA Chapter
Alzheimer's is a progressive and fatal disease, which is devastating our families, our finances and our future. As the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research, the Alzheimer's Association addresses this global crisis by providing education and support to the the millions who face dementia every day, while advancing critical research toward methods of treatment, prevention and, ultimately a cure.Nationally over $167 million committed to more than 500 best-in-class research projects in 27 countries. Nearly 300,000 calls made to our free 24/7 Helpline (800-272-3900). Association donors and partners contributed to total revenues of $393 million. Over $98 million raised through Walk to End Alzheimer's. Alzheimer's research funding has more than quadrupled at the NIH since 2015 due to the dedication of the Association and thousands of advocates. Over $90million secured in state appropriations to advance local policies to improve the lives of all affected by dementia.And in the Central and Western Virginia Chapter 2573 new people were served by our care and support staff and volunteers more than 4370. We supported 457 new people that attended our support groups all more than 1343 times.
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