Support Group Facilitators - Alzheimer's Association Greater Idaho

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Alzheimer’s Association Support Group Facilitators create a safe, open environment where people share their feelings, thoughts and experiences in a combined effort to better cope with and manage the shared problems of dementia. The goal of Alzheimer's Association support groups is to provide emotional, social and/or educational support to group members. As facilitators, individuals may be responsible for general caregiver, adult children, spouse, gender-specific or language-specific groups.

• Follow Association recommendations, including participation in initial & ongoing training and submission of all required documentation to Chapter.
• Set up, arrange and prepare the room before and after each group.
• Coordinate any speakers/presenters with local chapter staff.
• Encourage participants to provide assistance and emotional support to one another.
• Present pertinent Association materials and information to group members.
• Connect members of the community with additional Association services, Association programs & free 24/7 Helpline.

The Association is seeking volunteer candidates with:

• Ability to be empathic and separate personal needs from group needs.
• Strong listening and effective communication skills. Ability to redirect and facilitate discussion
• Ability to create and maintain a safe environment where participants’ thoughts and feelings are valued and group members are treated with fairness, equity and respect.
• Commitment to promote the mission and services of the Association and willingness to act as an extension of the Association.
• Experience with dementia as a family member or health care professional preferred.

Benefits of volunteering with the Alzheimer’s Association

• Perfect your active listening and group management technique.
• Serve your local community and people you care about.
• Increase your knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
• Be recognized in your community as a leader and resource for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
• Build your resume and skill set.
• Join a network of other volunteers, Alzheimer's Association staff and professionals and caregivers in the aging field

For More Info. or Questions, please email Rick Vogel, Regional Outreach Manager at ravogel@alz.org or call 208-206-0041, ext. 8198