Become a Volunteer
The Alzheimer's Association counts on some 35,000 volunteers nationwide. Help us achieve our vision of creating a world without Alzheimer's disease while optimizing quality of life for people who are affected by dementia-related disorders. Volunteer opportunities can accommodate a variety of interests and skills.
Whether you can spare only a couple of hours a week or can make a more significant time commitment, we hope you will consider joining this very special community of people passionate about making a difference.
Volunteers are needed throughout the service territory for a variety of positions. We offer several volunteer opportunities to accommodate different interests and schedules.
MARKETING VOLUNTEER FOR LOUISVILLE OFFICE
Opportunity to learn Marketing and Awareness for a local non-profit association
Skills
• Proficient in Excel Spreadsheets
• Ability to use business etiquette on the telephone for both inbound and outbound calls
• Ability to construct a business letter with proper grammar and style
• Ability to create and send business emails
• Comfortable with doing research via the Internet
• Able to put folders/packets together for distribution by Marketing Representative
• Professional dress code
Hours
• 2 to 5 Hours per week
Person will work directly with the Louisville Office Marketing Representative in the research, compilation and distribution of information regarding the Alzheimer’s Association.
Please contact Pam Hastings at pamela.hastings@alz.org if you have an interest in this opportunity.
Ongoing needs include the following:
Office Assistant – provide support and assistance to Chapter staff by completing general office duties
Education Representative – promote awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and the Alzheimer’s Association through public speaking and staffing educational displays
Support Group Leader – facilitate a support group for caregivers
Leadership – serve on the Board of Directors, Regional Advisory Councils or a Chapter committee to assist the chapter in advancing its mission
Regional Advisory Council Member - act as an ambassador for the Alzheimer’s Association and extend the Association’s voice/presence in the community, keep informed of community trends and needs, participate in the mission, vision, strategic plan and development plan process, and share individual expertise with the organization. Group meets six times per year. There are RAC’s in the Louisville, Lexington and Evansville communities. If you are interested, please contact LeighAnn Fineisen at leighann.fineisen@alz.org
Memory Walk – Serve on a planning committee, register a team or lend a hand on Walk day!
Alzheimer’s Advocate – become a voice for persons with dementia. Advocate for reforms or improvements through activities related to local, state, and national legislation and public policies to better serve the needs of affected persons, families and caregivers.
Best Friends Day Center – become a “best friend” by joining staff to provide daytime companionship to persons with memory loss and respite to family caregivers.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer with our organization, please contact the regional office nearest to you or fill out the application and send it back to the office nearest you.
