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Without volunteer support we could not possibly accomplish our goal to provide needed programs and services to Maine people across the state. There are a variety of volunteer opportunities with the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter.
Volunteer Opportunities
| Helpline |
| Assist callers by providing information, referral to community services and agencies, reassurance and emotional support, and when appropriate, mailing of materials. On-the-job training and support provided by staff. Desired commitment is 3 hours per week. |
| Front Desk/Reception |
| Answer phones and route calls, greet guests and help with simple office tasks such as stuffing envelopes and some data entry. |
| Office Assistant |
| Assist the office manager and chapter staff by performing a variety of basic office support activities. This position does not require computer experience. Training and instructions are provided by the office manager, staff and other experienced volunteers. Desired commitment is 3 hours per week. |
| Support Group Leader |
| Lead a support group for local community members needing the support of a group setting. Commitment is once per month after initial training. |
| Speaker's Bureau |
| Become trained as a public speaker and go out into the community conducting talks on Alzheimer's disease. Commitment is once per month after initial training. |
| Walk to End Alzheimer's Volunteer |
| A variety of different opportunities are available working with Memory Walk, which is our biggest fundraiser held in September/October at 11 sites across the state. Commitment is once monthly throughout the year, may be greater as event gets closer. |
| Marketing/Communications Committee |
| Determine strategies for communicating with the public about our programs, services or opportunities. Commitment is quarterly. |
| Public Policy Committee |
| Determine strategies and plan best approaches for advocacy. Commitment is monthly when legislature is in session. |
| Advocacy |
| Contact legislators or present testimony in Augusa on issues that affect Alzheimer's patients and families. Commitment is on an as needed basis. |
| Program Committee |
| Provide input into planning and delivery of programs and services. Commitment is quarterly. |
| Development Assistant |
| General office work focused on fundraising, creating special events, and fundraising mailings. |
| Training and supervision are provided for all positions. Time commitments are listed as suggestions only - volunteers can give more or less time depending on availability. |
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For more information, contact Faith Gillman, Operations Manager at faith.gillman@alz.org or 1-800-272-3900. To print out a volunteer application, click here. |
