Alzheimer's Association

Community Connectors

Alzheimer's Association Community Connectors are community engagers that raise awareness of Alzheimer's Association programs, provide basic disease information, and link consumers to Alzheimer's Association services.

Key Activities:

• Represent the Alzheimer's Association at a minimum of 6 events / per year and distribute Alzheimer's literature at events or appearances in your local community.
• Be trained to deliver short awareness presentations as needed at venues such as health fairs and community events.
• Connect members of the community with additional Association services by proactively making referrals to Alzheimer's Association programs & free 24/7 Helpline.
• Engage community members in the cause by promoting annual awareness campaigns such as Alzheimer & Brain Awareness Month, chapter volunteer opportunities and participation in Walk to End Alzheimer's or The Longest Day.
• Connect Staff Partner to additional opportunities in the community to host activities such as education programs or caregiver support groups.
• Complete necessary paperwork for reporting.

Qualifications:

• Self-motivated individual that is comfortable reaching out to individuals and families in need and connecting them to the Alzheimer's Association.
• Proactive and passionate about the mission of Alzheimer's Association.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Comfort with computers and familiarity with email.
• Ability to network, and collaborate with staff, volunteers, and community partners.

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Commitment Expected:

• AACC volunteers commit to a 1-year term making a minimum of 6 appearances annually. Terms are renewable upon successful completion of annual goal-setting conversation with your staff partner.
• Orientation includes: online program volunteer welcome and orientation (1 hour) + self-study or in-person role training with staff partner (~2 hours).
• AACC volunteers, as part of their orientation, must represent the Association in the community along with a staff or mentor + demonstrate making an appropriate Alzheimer's Association referral prior to independent deployment in the community.
• Background checks are required as part of the volunteer selection process.
• Comply with Alzheimer's Association volunteer policies and procedures.
• Participate in initial training and ongoing education about Alzheimer's, dementia and the Alzheimer's Association.

Benefits to Volunteer:

• Serve your local community and people you care about.
• Increase your knowledge of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
• Be recognized in your community as a leader and resource for Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
• Join a network of other volunteers, Alzheimer's Association staff and professionals and caregivers in the aging field.
• Build your resume and skill set.
• Perfect your community engagement technique and help mobilize your community to create a world without Alzheimer's.

The Alzheimer's Association will provide training, information and electronic or printed materials to assist in your efforts. Orientation includes several hours of online learning, self-study and shadowing or mentoring by local Alzheimer's Association staff and volunteers. Some materials are available in multiple languages.