Alzheimer’s Association Community Representative

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Employer

Alzheimer's Association

Start Date

April 3, 2020

Location

Charlotte, North Carolina

Position Description

Care & Support Volunteers provide direct, hands-on assistance with those living with Alzheimer's and related dementia, caregivers, and the general public.

Alzheimer's Association Community Representatives are community engagers that raise awareness of Alzheimer's Association programs, provide basic disease information, and link consumers to Alzheimer’s Association services. Community Representatives represent the Association in the community at outreach events, such as health fairs, third-party fundraising events, and other outreach opportunities. They serve as liaisons between the Alzheimer's Association and local groups such as neighborhoods, rural counties, business and civic organizations or faith communities.

Required Experience

Enthusiastic - passionate about the Alzheimer's Association
Networking - Comfortable reaching out to individuals and families in need and connecting them to the Alzheimer's Association
Organization - comfort with computers and familiarity with email
Community Outreach - ability to network, and collaborate with staff, volunteers, and community partners

Online Orientation/training
Background check (our expense)

Initial Online Training - 2 hours, 3-4 hours monthly - 1 year commitment

Application Deadline

December 31, 2020

How to Apply

For more information about joining our Community Representative Team, go online and fill out a profile in our Volunteer Community at: https://www.alz.org/northcarolina/volunteer/care_support_volunteers
or contact us at Lkirkland@alz.org - 980-498-7760.