Central New York- Make a Difference in Onondaga County- Become a Community Representative!

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Community Representative
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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.

Key Activities:
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• Represent the Alzheimer's Association in neighborhoods, rural counties, business and civic organizations or faith communities.
• Promote support groups, education programs, Alzheimer & Brain Awareness Month, Walk to End Alzheimer’s, or The Longest Day using your local connections, social media and message boards in your community.
• Connect the Alzheimer's Association to new community organizations and connect people with additional Association services and volunteer opportunities.

Qualifications:
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• Self-motivated individual that is comfortable reaching out to individuals, organizations and families in need and connecting them to the Alzheimer's Association.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communications skills and comfort with computers and email.
• Passionate about the Alzheimer’s Association mission with personal or professional experience with dementia (preferred).
• Must be age 18 to apply. Background checks are required.

Commitment Level:
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• Commit to consistent 2-way communication with the Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator
• Participate in initial training and ongoing education and comply with Alzheimer’s Association volunteer policies and procedures.
• Achieve successful completion of annual goals, set with your staff partner.

Benefits to Volunteer:
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• Increase your knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias while serving your local community.
• 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.

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.