Nonprofit
Published 12 days ago
Community Educator
Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near White Salmon, WA
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
Time Commitment:
A few hours per month
Commitment Details:
About an hour and half for each education program. We ask that volunteers deliver at least 12 programs a year.
Recurrence:
Recurring
Volunteers Needed:
5
Cause Areas:
Education, Health & Medicine, Mental Health, Seniors & Retirement
Benefits:
Training Provided
Good For:
Age 55+
Participation Requirements:
Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
Age Requirement:
21+
Description
COMMUNITY EDUCATORS
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, about 1.5hrs per presentation.
- 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 disease and dementia.
- Join a network of other volunteers, staff and community leaders to help create a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.
Location
Hybrid
Volunteer must be in or near White Salmon, WA
Associated Location
White Salmon, WA, USA
