Nonprofit
Published 2 months ago
Volunteer Community Educators - Vermont
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Williston, VT
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
Time Commitment:
A few hours per month
Commitment Details:
This role involves: 2-3 hours of initial virtual training, then working with staff partner to deliver 2 programs per month
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
5
Cause Areas:
Community Development, Education, Seniors & Retirement
Participation Requirements:
Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
21+
Description
Community Educators are volunteer public speakers who provide Alzheimer's Association education programs to community audiences. Community Educators:
- Deliver approximately 6 Alzheimer’s Association evidence-based consumer education programs on a variety of care and support topics.
- Collaborate with local Alzheimer’s Association staff to identify, secure and deliver 30 or 60-minute presentation opportunities using Association program materials.
- Connect people with additional Association services and volunteer opportunities by proactively making referrals to Alzheimer's Association programs & free 24/7 Helpline.
The Association is seeking volunteer candidates with:
- Demonstrated success with health education using excellent communication, presentation and adult learning skills.
- Comfort with computers and familiarity with email and PPT presentations. Access to personal computer and internet preferred.
- Ability to network in the community and collaborate with Alzheimer’s staff and other volunteers.
- 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.
Location
On-site
Programs are delivered in libraries, senior centers, affinity groups, etc. They are delivered in person and virtually.
Williston, VT, USA
