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Lynnwood, WA 98036
Make a difference in the lives of people living with memory loss! MCI/Early Stage Memory Loss Support Group Facilitator Are you retired from healthcare and still want to give? Are you a social worker or healthcare professional looking to make a difference in the lives of people living with memory loss? Our MCI/ Early Stage Memory Loss (ESML) Support Groups provide an invaluable network that people with memory loss can turn to for advice and encouragement. You can help them feel socially connected and give them a sense of belonging and purpose. Support Group Volunteer Facilitators create a space for that important interaction by encouraging conversation and maintaining a positive and caring environment. "It was an opportunity to interact with people at the same stage I was in and it helped me have a greater understanding that I’m not alone. And I don’t feel alone anymore." ESML Program Participant Our volunteers continuously learn and grow alongside the participants while serving a population in need of great support. "When I began leading the ESML program, I realized that I did carry a stigma based on a fear of not knowing how to interact with people with memory loss and what to expect from them," said Melinda an ESML Walk Volunteer. "The greatest thing I’ve learned is that people with memory loss are just people. And even though they have memory loss-they’re here. They may not be able to respond to you the way people without memory loss respond, but when they give you a hug, grab your hand, look you in the eye-they’re here." We provide training and opportunities for growth. Our Chapter trained volunteers receive excellent training, ongoing support, resources, and continuing education opportunities. Individuals who are often best qualified as an early stage memory loss support group facilitator include working or retired social workers, nurses and other healthcare professionals, educators, clergy, and counselors. Commitment of at least one year is required. Be a part of our team! Contact Jerri Wood at jwood@alz.org
Date Posted: 2024-08-23
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Flexible Schedule
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Snohomish, WA 98290
COMMUNITY EDUCATORS Alzheimer's Association Community Educators are volunteer public speakers who provide Alzheimer's Association education programs to community audiences. KEY ACTIVITIES: Deliver approximately 12 presentations annually using prepared Alzheimer’s Association consumer education programs on a variety of care and support topics. Collaborate with local Association staff to expand programs by securing community partners, scheduling presentations, delivering the programs, and managing needed materials. Serve as presenter for chapter-scheduled education programs and conferences. Connect people with additional Association services and volunteer opportunities by proactively making referrals to Alzheimer's Association programs & free 24/7 Helpline. QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated success with health education using excellent communication, presentation and adult education skills. Comfort with computers and familiarity with email and PPT presentations. Ability to network, and collaborate with staff, volunteers, and community partners. Passionate about the Alzheimer’s Association mission with personal or professional experience with dementia preferred. Must be age 21 to apply. Background checks are required. COMMITMENT EXPECTED: Community Educators commit to delivering a target of 12 presentations annually, about 1.5hrs per presentation. All program volunteers participate in initial training and ongoing education and must comply with Alzheimer’s Association volunteer policies and procedures. Terms are renewable upon successful completion of annual goal-setting conversation with your staff partner. BENEFITS TO THE VOLUNTEER: Perfect your public speaking ability and technique while serving your local community. Increase your knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. 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.
Date Posted: 2024-10-28
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Flexible Schedule
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Moses Lake, WA 98837
Make a difference in the life of a family caregiver! The Alzheimer’s Association is currently recruiting local volunteers to facilitate Family Caregiver Support Groups in Moses Lake and surrounding areas. 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. KEY ACTIVITIES: Follow expectations and recommendations of the Caregiver Support Group Facilitator Manual, 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 by proactively making referrals to Alzheimer's Association programs & free 24/7 Helpline. QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to be empathic and separate personal needs from group needs. Strong listening and effective communication skills. Ability to redirect and facilitate discussion as well as fulfill the duties and responsibilities as described in the Facilitator Agreement. 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. Background checks are required as part of the volunteer selection process. COMMITMENT EXPECTED: Support Group Facilitators commit to a 1-year term delivering a monthly group. Terms are renewable upon successful completion of annual goal-setting conversation with your staff partner. Orientation includes: online program volunteer welcome and orientation (1 hour) + self-study or in-person role training with staff partner (~4 hours). Support Group facilitators must observe 1 -3 groups led by a staff or mentor plus review facilitation skills with a staff partner prior to deployment in the community. This is dependent on experience of the facilitator (ever run a group or attended one). Comply with Alzheimer’s Association volunteer policies and procedures. Participate in initial training and ongoing education about Alzheimer’s, dementia and the Alzheimer's Association. BENEFITS TO THE VOLUNTEER: 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. Interested in learning more? Contact Alexis Bonoff, Community Outreach Manager, 509.321.4579, albonoff@alz.org. #### About the Alzheimer's Association The Alzheimer's Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s. For more information, visit www.alz.org. # # #
Date Posted: 2024-10-28
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Yakima, WA 98908
Make a difference in the life of a family caregiver! The Alzheimer’s Association is currently recruiting local volunteers to facilitate Family Caregiver Support Groups in Yakima. Family Caregiver Support Groups provide a consistent and caring place for caregivers to learn, share, and gain emotional support from others who are also on a unique journey of providing care to a person with memory loss. Our Chapter trained volunteers receive excellent training, ongoing support, resources, and continuing education opportunities. Individuals who are often best qualified as support group facilitators include: working or retired social workers, nurses and other healthcare professionals, educators, clergy, counselors, and former family caregivers. Commitment of at least one year is required Interested in learning more? Contact: Katya Strohl sctrohl@alz.org
Date Posted: 2024-10-28
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Flexible Schedule
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Moses Lake, WA 98837
COMMUNITY EDUCATORS Alzheimer's Association Community Educators are volunteer public speakers who provide Alzheimer's Association education programs to community audiences. KEY ACTIVITIES: Deliver approximately 12 presentations annually using prepared Alzheimer’s Association consumer education programs on a variety of care and support topics. Collaborate with local Association staff to expand programs by securing community partners, scheduling presentations, delivering the programs, and managing needed materials. Serve as presenter for chapter-scheduled education programs and conferences. Connect people with additional Association services and volunteer opportunities by proactively making referrals to Alzheimer's Association programs & free 24/7 Helpline. QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated success with health education using excellent communication, presentation and adult education skills. Comfort with computers and familiarity with email and PPT presentations. Ability to network, and collaborate with staff, volunteers, and community partners. Passionate about the Alzheimer’s Association mission with personal or professional experience with dementia preferred. Must be age 21 to apply. Background checks are required. COMMITMENT EXPECTED: Community Educators commit to delivering a target of 12 presentations annually, about 1.5hrs per presentation. All program volunteers participate in initial training and ongoing education and must comply with Alzheimer’s Association volunteer policies and procedures. Terms are renewable upon successful completion of annual goal-setting conversation with your staff partner. BENEFITS TO THE VOLUNTEER: Perfect your public speaking ability and technique while serving your local community. Increase your knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. 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.
Date Posted: 2024-10-28
