Community Connector

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.