Opportunity:

Bilingual Promotore/Promotora

Description

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.

Individual or Group
Individual and Team
Date
Starting:Monday, Feb 28, 2022
Minimum age required
21
Minimum Age with Supervision required
21
Volunteer Should Provide
Background clearances required.
Skills
AdvocacyCaregiverCompanionshipComputer/Internet ServicesCounseling/Information SupportHealth CareLanguage Translation/InterpretationPublic SpeakingTeaching
Available to
AdultsFamiliesLarge Group (11+)SeniorsSmall Group (2-10)Unpaid Interns
Interests
Adults (26-54)MenNursing HomesOlder Adults (55+)StudentsWomenYoung Adults (18-25)
Time
MonthlyWeek Day AfternoonsWeek Day EveningsWeek Day MorningsWeekends