Opportunities From: Volunteer Wisconsin

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. Millions of Americans are impacted by Alzheimer’s disease, and you can do something to help by becoming an Alzheimer’s Association Data Entry Volunteer. Our ability to reach and support those affected depends on people like you who are dedicated to the fight against this disease. As an Association volunteer, you can use your unique talents to make a meaningful impact in your community while connecting with others who share your passion.

 

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.

 

Getting started is easy! Sign up today HERE.

 

For any further questions, please contact Heidi Neeley at 608.340.1499

Support Group Facilitators provide mentoring and training support for facilitators of early stage or caregiver groups. Millions of Americans are impacted by Alzheimer’s disease, and you can do something to help by becoming an Alzheimer’s Association Support Group Facilitator Volunteer. Our ability to reach and support those affected depends on people like you who are dedicated to the fight against this disease. As an Association volunteer, you can use your unique talents to make a meaningful impact in your community while connecting with others who share your passion.

 

Key Activities:

• Collaborate with Association staff to provide hands-on assistance where needed to improve the quality and participation in Alzheimer's Association support groups.

• Provide co-training, ongoing consultation, mentoring support and assistance and evaluate successes, challenges and needs of the group.

• Provide annual quality assurance visits and review evaluation data with Facilitators to improve the constituent experience.

• Consult with support group leaders and staff to devise a plan to grow participation and expand the reach of support groups.

• Serve as a substitute for short-term facilitator absences or co-facilitator for virtual support groups during which time the Mentor assumes the temporary role of Facilitator.

 

Qualifications:

• Long-term success facilitating and leading support groups with strong listening and effective facilitation and communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to lead a team of volunteers to high performance.

• Demonstrated technology skills and comfort delivering groups or visiting facilitators via virtual platforms.

• Ability to promote local groups through in person, print and electronic methods.

• 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 Facilitator commit to a 1-year term supporting up to 10 Facilitators.

• 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 volunteer engagement, quality assurance and people management skills.

• 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. To apply to become a Support Group Facilitator, click HERE.

 

For any further questions, please contact Heidi Neeley at 608.340.1499

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. Millions of Americans are impacted by Alzheimer’s disease, and you can do something to help by becoming an Alzheimer’s Association Community Representative Volunteer. Our ability to reach and support those affected depends on people like you who are dedicated to the fight against this disease. As an Association volunteer, you can use your unique talents to make a meaningful impact in your community while connecting with others who share your passion.

 

Key Activities:

• Represent the Alzheimer's Association at a target of 12 community events per 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, click HERE.

 

For any further questions, please contact Heidi Neeley at 608.340.1499

Alzheimer's Association Community Educators are volunteer public speakers who provide Alzheimer's Association education programs to community audiences. Millions of Americans are impacted by Alzheimer’s disease, and you can do something to help by becoming an Alzheimer’s Association Community Educator Volunteer. Our ability to reach and support those affected depends on people like you who are dedicated to the fight against this disease. As an Association volunteer, you can use your unique talents to make a meaningful impact in your community while connecting with others who share your passion. 

 

Key Activities:

• Deliver approximately 12 presentations annually using prepared Alzheimer’s Association evidence-based consumereducation 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, click HERE.

 

For any further questions, please contact Heidi Neeley at 608.340.1499