Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories
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Location
306, 10430 - 61 Avenue NW Edmonton, AB T6H 2J3 Canada
Canada
Active Opportunities (2)
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Virtual Opportunity
Roger Marple Volunteer Award Selection Committee The Roger Marple Volunteer Award has been established, in consultation with Roger, to recognize a volunteer who exemplifies the qualities and efforts Roger Marple embodied in his daily life and his work on behalf of the Alzheimer’s Society and those living with dementia. In determining the award recipient each year, the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories seeks community members to sit on the Award Selection Committee to provide their unique perspectives. The award selection committee members will apply a standardized rubric to all nominations and the nominee with the highest score will be the winner and award recipient. The judges will not engage any nominees during the selection process. The award will be presented to the volunteer who supports people living with dementia and personifies Roger’s promise of: "I promise I will not make fun of any challenges you may have with your terminal condition called life. I will see who you are regardless of any challenges you may have. I will recognize and support you to live your life to the fullest regardless of the challenges you have. I promise to recognize what hope looks like for you living your life to the fullest, with the time you have left, so you can live a good quality of life. And most of all, I will respect who you are." Award Selection Committee: Nominations will be judged by the Award Selection Committee of the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories. The Selection Committee (judges) is comprised of: * A past recipient award winner (preferably most recent) * An Executive Member of the Alzheimer of the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories * Three community members who are involved in dementia supportive community activities and/ dementia-related research. Community members may apply to sit on the selection committee at any time throughout the calendar year, with the annual deadline being October 15th. Apply at: https://form.jotform.com/241906402818254
Date Posted: 2024-09-20
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Virtual Opportunity
VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBER OPPORTUNITY Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories is looking for volunteers to join our board. The Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories supports individuals through seven regional offices in Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Red Deer and Yellowknife. The Board of Directors sets the direction for the Society to enable the provision of education , resources, and support for persons with dementia, their families and care partners. The Board also supports and commit funds to dementia research to find a cause and cure. ROLE OF THE BOARD The Board of Directors is responsible for setting the vision and direction for the organization and will: Be an influential voice and a credible source of information for policy makers and individuals dealing with the impacts of dementia. Provide direction to strategically move the Society toward their preferred future. Support dementia research provincially, nationally and globally to advance the search for a cause and cure. BOARD MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES As a member of the Board of Directors, your key responsibilities are to: Attend 4 board meetings a year (2 virtual and 2 in-person) Actively participate on board and ad hoc committees by providing leadership, advice, and guidance. (committee meetings are virtual, each quarter) Advocate and promote the organization’s programs and services to advance the mission and vision of the Society Act as an ambassador for the Society and for those living with dementia. The Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories is looking for all qualified candidates, but is particularly interested in candidates that have experience in one or more of the following areas: Board Governance Board leadership and strategic planning Not for profit and health sector experience General awareness of dementia and brain health For further information about the application process, please contact: George Andrews, CEO and President president@alzheimer.ab.ca
Date Posted: 2024-09-20
Organization Information
Mission Statement
The Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories brings awareness to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias; helps alleviate the personal and social consequences of the disease; provides education and support programs; and, promotes and funds research into the cause, prevention and cure.
Description
We provide information, support and education and advocate for people living with dementia. Through our seven regional offices, we offer Help for Today through our programs and services, and Hope for Tomorrow by funding research to find the cause and the cure.
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