Community Connector - Erie County (optional: Huron County)

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Optional: 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 Do What You Love.
• 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.

Commitment:

• 1-year term commitment 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).
• Background checks are required