Opportunities From: Connect Central Oregon

The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

Are you passionate about putting an end to Alzheimer's disease? Do you want to get more involved with the Alzheimer's Association and the Walk to End Alzheimer's? Then we need you! Join our local Walk to End Alzheimer's Planning Committee and help grow the movement to end Alzheimer's from the ground up.

Committee members plan each Walk to End Alzheimer's event from the kick-off to the wrap-up. Activities of our local committee include the following:

Sponsorship
Responsible for recruiting and managing relationships with new and past sponsors Team Recruitment
Responsible for recruiting new teams and helping them get set up for success Team Retention
Responsible for managing relationships with past Walk teams Marketing & Outreach
Responsible for creating awareness of the disease and the Alzheimer's Association through the promotion of Walk to End Alzheimer's AIM-Advocacy
Responsible for recruiting new Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM) members and advocates from all sectors of the community Mission
Responsible for organizing activities that focus on the Association's mission at committee meetings, wrap-around events and on Walk day Logistics
Responsible for overseeing day-of-event logistics and volunteers  

We're looking for compassionate individuals in Central Oregon to co-facilitate an in-person support group for caregivers once a month. Each meeting is an hour and half. We providing training, resources, and marketing the support group. 

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.

           

 

Key Activities:

·         Facilitate groups of caregivers or people living with dementia to provide social and educational support helping group members provide emotional support to one another.

·         Present pertinent Association materials and information to group members and assure a positive experience for attendees.

·         Connect people with additional Association services and volunteer opportunities by proactively making referrals to Alzheimer's Association programs & free 24/7 Helpline.

 

 

Qualifications:

·         Strong listening and effective communication skills with demonstrated ability to be empathic and separate personal needs from group needs.

·         Ability to redirect and facilitate discussion as well as fulfill the Facilitator duties and responsibilities as described in onboarding.

·         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.

·         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:

·         Support Group Facilitators commit to a 1-year term delivering a monthly group.

·         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 active listening and group management technique while serving your 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.

 

 

 

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.

 

To apply to become a Support Group Facilitator, visit volunteer.alz.org or call Maggie Keynton at 541-363-5137.

 

 
 
 
 

 

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 evidence-based 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.

·         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.

 

 

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.

 

To apply to become a Community Educator, visit volunteer.alz.org.

 

Play an important role in improving the quality of care and quality of life for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their families by carrying our message to elected officials at the federal, state and local levels. Communicate with elected officials via petitions, phone calls and other calls-to-action and participate in advocacy and policy-related events in your area.

With help from advocates like you, we've passed critical legislation and increased federal research funding seven-fold since 2011. But our work isn’t done and we need dedicated advocates like you to build on this success in Congress and in every state capital. We’ll train you to advocate in a variety of ways, some of which take just an hour or two every few months. Whatever your experience and availability, we’re eager to have you on our advocacy team! Will you join us?

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We're looking for compassionate individuals in either Sisters, Prineville, or Redmond to co-facilitate an in-person support group for caregivers once a month. Each meeting is an hour and half. We providing training, resources, and marketing the support group. 

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.

           

 

Key Activities:

·         Facilitate groups of caregivers or people living with dementia to provide social and educational support helping group members provide emotional support to one another.

·         Present pertinent Association materials and information to group members and assure a positive experience for attendees.

·         Connect people with additional Association services and volunteer opportunities by proactively making referrals to Alzheimer's Association programs & free 24/7 Helpline.

 

 

Qualifications:

·         Strong listening and effective communication skills with demonstrated ability to be empathic and separate personal needs from group needs.

·         Ability to redirect and facilitate discussion as well as fulfill the Facilitator duties and responsibilities as described in onboarding.

·         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.

·         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:

·         Support Group Facilitators commit to a 1-year term delivering a monthly group.

·         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 active listening and group management technique while serving your 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.

 

 

 

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.

 

To apply to become a Support Group Facilitator, visit volunteer.alz.org or call Maggie Keynton at 541-363-5137.

We're looking for compassionate individuals in either Sisters, Prineville, or Redmond to co-facilitate an in-person support group for caregivers once a month. Each meeting is an hour and half. We providing training, resources, and marketing the support group. 

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.

           

 

Key Activities:

·         Facilitate groups of caregivers or people living with dementia to provide social and educational support helping group members provide emotional support to one another.

·         Present pertinent Association materials and information to group members and assure a positive experience for attendees.

·         Connect people with additional Association services and volunteer opportunities by proactively making referrals to Alzheimer's Association programs & free 24/7 Helpline.

 

 

Qualifications:

·         Strong listening and effective communication skills with demonstrated ability to be empathic and separate personal needs from group needs.

·         Ability to redirect and facilitate discussion as well as fulfill the Facilitator duties and responsibilities as described in onboarding.

·         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.

·         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:

·         Support Group Facilitators commit to a 1-year term delivering a monthly group.

·         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 active listening and group management technique while serving your 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.

 

 

 

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.

 

To apply to become a Support Group Facilitator, visit volunteer.alz.org or call Maggie Keynton at 541-363-5137.

 

 

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:

·         Represent the Alzheimer's Association at a target of 12 community events / year in neighborhoods, rural counties, business and civic organizations or faith communities.

·         Offer 20-minute Introduction to Alzheimer’s presentations for community organizations, congregations, civic organizations, sororities / fraternities, clubs and other locations.

·         Promote support groups, education programs, Alzheimer & Brain Awareness Month, Walk to End Alzheimer’s, or The Longest Day using your local connections, bulletin boards, social media and physical displays in your community.

·         Connect the Alzheimer's Association to new community organizations and connect people with additional Association services and volunteer opportunities.

Qualifications:

·         Self-motivated individual that is comfortable reaching out to individuals, organizations and families in need and connecting them to the Alzheimer's Association.

·         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 Expected:

·         Community Representatives commit to appearing at a target of 12 events annually..

·         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:

·         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.

 

To apply to become a Community Representative, visit volunteer.alz.org.

 

     

 

Alzheimer's Association Faith Outreach 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:

·         Represent the Alzheimer's Association at a target of 12 faith events per year and distribute Alzheimer’s literature at events or appearances in your faith community.

·         Offer 20-minute Introduction to Alzheimer’s presentations within your faith community or neighboring faith communities, congregations and denominations.

·         Promote support groups, education programs, Alzheimer & Brain Awareness Month, Walk to End Alzheimer’s, or The Longest Day using your local connections, bulletin boards, social media and physical displays in your community.

·         Connect the Alzheimer's Association to new community organizations and connect people with additional Association services and volunteer opportunities.

 

Qualifications:

·         Self-motivated individual that is comfortable reaching out to individuals, organizations and families in need and connecting them to the Alzheimer's Association.

·         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 Expected:

·         Faith Outreach Representatives commit to appearing at a target of 12 events annually.

·         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:

·         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.

 

To apply to become a Faith Outreach Representative, visit volunteer.alz.org.

 

Alzheimer's Association Promotores are volunteer community engagers that raise awareness of Association programs, provide basic disease information, and link consumers to resources. Promotores are traditionally known as connectors, educators, mentors, counselors, peer leaders, patient navigators or health advocates and serve as liaisons between the Alzheimer's Association and the Hispanic/Latino community.

 

Key Activities:

·         Represent the Alzheimer's Association at a minimum of 12 events / per year distributing Alzheimer’s Association literature at events or appearances in your local community.

·         Offer 20-minute Introduction to Alzheimer’s presentations within your community or neighboring Hispanic/Latino communities.

·         Promote support groups, education programs, Alzheimer & Brain Awareness Month, Walk to End Alzheimer’s, or The Longest Day using your local connections, bulletin boards, social media and physical displays in your community.

·         Connect the Alzheimer's Association to new community organizations and connect people with additional Association services and volunteer opportunities.

 

Qualifications:

·         Fluency in Spanish helpful, but not required. 

·         Self-motivated individual that is comfortable reaching out to individuals, organizations and families in need and connecting them to the Alzheimer's Association.

·         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 Expected:

·         Promotores commit to appearing at a target of 12 events annually.

·         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:

·         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.

 

To apply to become a Promotore volunteer, visit volunteer.alz.org.

     

 

 

Early Stage Social Engagement Leaders plan, implement and assure positive experience during social engagement events/activities for people living with memory loss and their care partners.

                                                                                                  

Key Activities:

·         In collaboration with staff and early stage advisors, schedule and implement social engagement events providing hospitality, support and volunteer oversight.

·         Maintain clear communication with participants and early stage attendance rosters.

·         Present pertinent Association materials and information to group members and assure a positive experience for attendees.

·         Connect people with additional Association services and volunteer opportunities by proactively making referrals to Alzheimer's Association programs & free 24/7 Helpline.

 

Qualifications:

·         Strong listening and effective communication skills with demonstrated success in working with a team.

·         Successfully engages people living with dementia and has strong attention to detail.

·         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.

·         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 Expected:

·         Early Stage Social Engagement Leaders commit to a 1-year term delivering a monthly group.

·         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 active listening and group management technique while serving your 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.

 

 

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.

 

To apply to become an Early Stage Social Engagement Leader, visit volunteer.alz.org.

 

 

    

Program Tech Support volunteers assist Alzheimer's Association staff and volunteers to provide support groups and education programs through virtual platforms and expand the reach of Alzheimer's Association programs in the community. 

 

Key Activities:

·         Serve as host/moderator of web-based education programs or support groups offered through Zoom, BlueJeans, Google Meets. The programs are taught or facilitated by Alzheimer's Association staff or volunteers with specialized training in these topics.

·         Mentor and coach Alzheimer's Association volunteer Community Educators and Support Group Facilitators in use of technology to maximize the constituent / user experience.

·         Troubleshoot constituent access issues for caregivers to participate in groups.

·         Monitor chat, mute microphones and cue up Q&A for volunteers to answer. Launch polling if part of the user experience in the platform.

 

Qualifications:

·         Excellent technology skills and comfort using Zoom or other webinar technology independently.

·         Demonstrated success moderating Q&A or monitoring chat during webinars.

·         Ability to collaborate with staff and provide customer service type mentoring to volunteers and constituents.

·         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 Expected:

·         Program Tech Support volunteers commit to supporting a target of 2 virtual presentations or meetings per month on a flexible schedule (daytime, week nights & weekends available).

·         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 customer service and support techniques.

·         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.

 

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.

 

To apply to become a Program Tech Support Volunteer, visit volunteer.alz.org.

 

 

Alzheimer's Association Data Entry Volunteers are responsible for entering constituent data and other information into the Association’s databases, ensuring that records for the Association are updated and accurate.

                 

Key Activities:

·         Data entry into the Personify software system.  Data could come from various departments and require different levels of entry.

·         Position requires being able to interpret data received in different forms, including but not limited to: hand written communication, typed forms, Google docs, online data, faxed forms, incoming mail, and email.

·         Position requires a high level of organization and some problem solving skills. 

·         The person filling this position needs to be comfortable with a lot of computer work and interacting with many staff and volunteers.

Qualifications:

·         Demonstrated ability with integrated CRM software systems.

·         Demonstrated success in data entry.

·         Familiarity with email, google drive, calendar.

·         Highly detail oriented with project management skills to take initiative and check own work for accuracy.

·         Takes initiative to research and investigate missing data.

·         Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

·         Proactive and passionate about the mission of Alzheimer’s Association.

·         Must be age 18 to apply. Background checks are required.

 

Commitment Expected:

·         Data Entry Volunteers commit to a 1-year term which is renewable upon successful completion of annual goal-setting conversation with your staff partner.

·         Orientation includes: online general volunteer orientation (1 hour) + program volunteer orientation  (1 hour) + Personify database training (8 hours).

·         Background checks are required as part of the volunteer selection process.

·         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:

·         Working in an office environment alongside other volunteers and staff, learning aspects of various programs and enhancing computer skills. 

·         Flexible schedule to accommodate your availability.

·         Build your resume and skill set.

·         Join a network of other volunteers, Alzheimer's Association staff and professionals and caregivers in the aging field.

 

Reporting & Support Provided:

·         Data Entry Volunteers work with local staff partners in local chapter offices within normal business hours.

·         Alzheimer's Association will provide training, information and electronic or printed materials to assist in your efforts.