Alzheimer's Association - Berks County

Alzheimer's Association - Berks County

From 02/28/2022 to

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.

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 and 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.

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.

Alzheimer's Association - Berks County

From 02/28/2022 to

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.

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 and 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.

Alzheimer's Association - Berks County

From 02/28/2022 to

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.

Alzheimer's Association - Berks County

From 02/28/2022 to

Alzheimer's Association Community Educators are volunteer public speakers who provide Alzheimer's Association education programs to community audiences. Community Educators:

• Deliver approximately 12 presentations (in person or virtually) 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 and free 24/7 Helpline.