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Great things happen when you partner your abilities and talents with the Alzheimer’s Association. If you are interested in volunteering for the Association, read through the opportunities below and email the contact person for the opportunities that most interest you.
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Administrative team
Weekday Opportunities: Office administration (answering phones, preparing packets, labeling brochures, etc.), conference or event administration (copying, data entry, mailing preparations), conference or event coordination (registration check-in, set up, hospitality).
Weekend Opportunities: Conference and events (registration check-in, set up, hospitality).
Contact:
Carterville Office - Jill Schoenborn at jill.schoenborn@alz.org
Joliet Office – Mickey Peterson at mickey.peterson@alz.org
Rockford Office – Lorita Ooyen at lorita.ooyen@alz.org
Chicago Office - Jenny Hejnowski at jenny.hejnowski@alz.org
Springfield Office – Jane Field at jane.field@alz.org
Bloomington Office - Lin Bryant-Smith at lin.bryant-smith@alz.org
Helpline Team
Weekday Opportunities: Compile and mail information and referral packets to those who have contacted the Helpline. Chicago office only.
Contact:
Jessica Blake at jessica.blake@alz.org
Memory Walk Team
Description: Plan and execute annual Memory Walks in our Chapter area. Assist with publicity, logistics, sponsorship, etc.
Weekday Opportunities: Plan and coordinate Memory Walk activities, preparation of packets, mailings and event related materials.
Weekend Opportunities: Day of event set-up, tear-down, parking control, registration, etc.
Contact:
Bloomington Office – Lin Bryant-Smith at linda.bryant-smith@alz.org
Carterville Office - Jill Schoenborn at jill.schoenborn@alz.org
Chicago Office – Tina Szorc at tina.szorc@alz.org
Joliet office – Mickey Peterson at mickey.peterson@alz.org
Rockford Office – Lorita Ooyen at lorita.ooyen@alz.org
Springfield Office – Jane Field at jane.field@alz.org
Representative/Speaker
Description: Represent and promote the Chapter at events, such as health fairs and workplace Employee Giving drives. Representatives distribute information, brochures and occasionally may give a short 3-5 minute talk about our work. Representatives will need access to a car and be willing and able to navigate local areas. Weekday and weekend opportunities available.
Contact:
Bloomington Office – Lin Bryant-Smith at linda.bryant-smith@alz.org
Carterville Office - Jill Schoenborn at jill.schoenborn@alz.org
Chicago Office – Cheryl Dawson at cheryl.dawson@alz.org
Joliet office – Mickey Peterson at mickey.peterson@alz.org
Rockford Office – Lorita Ooyen at lorita.ooyen@alz.org
Springfield Office – Jane Field at jane.field@alz.org
Special Events Teams
Description: Plan and execute annual chapter Events. Assist with publicity, logistics, sponsorship and more.
Weekday Opportunities: Plan and coordinate the event, assist in compiling packets, mailings and additional administrative tasks.
Weekend Opportunities: Day of event registration, set-up, hospitality, tear down.
Contact:
Bloomington Office – Lin Bryant-Smith at linda.bryant-smith@alz.org
Carterville Office - Jill Schoenborn at jill.schoenborn@alz.org
Chicago Office – Tina Szorc at tina.szorc@alz.org
Joliet Office – Mickey Peterson at mickey.peterson@alz.org
Rockford Office – Lorita Ooyen at lorita.ooyen@alz.org
Springfield Office – Jane Field at jane.field@alz.org
Lead Advocate
Description: Lead Advocates build effective personal and working relationships with targeted elected officials and serve as the primary contact between the Alzheimer’s Association in your local legislative district. Lead Advocates participate in advocacy training activities, write letters and make phone calls to local legislators to advocate for Alzheimer's issues and make 1-2 visits per year to your local legislator's office in your district. Lead Advocates are also expected to attend Alzheimer's Advocacy Day at the State Capitol.
Contact:
Maria Schmidt at maria.schmidt@alz.org
Team CARE
Description: Team CARE (Conquering Alzheimer’s Running Endeavor) is the Alzheimer’s Association running team for the annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon and Chicago Distance Classic. Team CARE is marking its seventh year as a Charity Partner of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon and its first year as a Bronze Charity Partner of the Chicago Distance Classic. This year, the Chicago Distance Classic will be on Sunday, August 10th. The Bank of America Chicago Marathon will be on Sunday, October 12th. Find out more about Team CARE.
Contact:
Kim Oakley at kim.oakley@alz.org
