Represent the Alzheimer's Association at Community Events- Putnam County, NY

We need you! Do you want to make a difference in the community? Do you enjoy being out at events in the community, speaking to people and increasing awareness of a great cause? Alzheimer’s disease is a growing public health epidemic as the population ages, with more than 40,000 people in the Hudson Valley alone. Age is the number one risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. The disease is still shrouded in stigma and fear, and people do not seek information, talk to their doctors or get help when they first notice cognitive changes. However, together we can change that!

By becoming a community representative, you can raise awareness for the Association, educate the community about the disease, and help break the stigma. We need people to help us attend health fairs and other community events to raise visibility of the Alzheimer’s Association, educate the public about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia and connect them to us for care and support. We want to reach every community across Putnam County, NY.

About you:

• Live, Work, Play or Pray in Putnam County, NY and/or are willing to travel there for events

• Willing to learn about Alzheimer’s disease and our programs and services

• Comfortable with public speaking and networking

• Able to transport and carry tabling materials- ez-up tent, chairs, table, brochures and more as needed (we do have carts and rolling suitcases to help maneuver the items!)

• Comfortable working with staff, community partners and other volunteers

• Interest in serving your community, raising awareness, and educating others

• Self-motivated and reliable

• Connected to community

• Reliable transportation

• Age 18+

About the opportunity:

• Set your own schedule- we work with your availability to cover events and encourage you to identify opportunities you would think would be good for us to attend

• Comprehensive onboarding and training provided

• Assigned Staff Partner to help you onboard and to support you throughout your volunteer journey.

• Reach new people to increase awareness of the Alzheimer’s Association and the disease

• Background Check and Conflict of Interest/Confidentiality Agreement are required

• Minimum one year commitment

• Table at 10-12 events per year

Who we are:

We are the Hudson Valley Chapter and cover these seven counties-Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester. We are one part of the national Alzheimer’s Association and offer free care and support services to individuals with the disease, their families, professionals, health systems and the general community. Our helpline is available 24/7 - 800.272.3900.

Let us know if you are interested! To learn more about this opportunity or to explore other options, please visit www.alz.org/hudsonvalley/volunteer or contact Joan Carl at jcarl@alz.org. We have opportunities in all of our counties, so please reach out!