Volunteers play a significant role in the Alzheimer's Association, National Capital Area. Volunteers help advance our mission of supporting people with Alzheimer's disease and related memory disorders, their families, and those professionals who care for them. We are the primary support network and information resource for families and caregivers in Northern Virginia, suburban Maryland and the District of Columbia.

We especially are interested in volunteers who are willing to serve in Prince George's County, Maryland and the District of Columbia, as we expand services to better meet the needs in these areas. Bilingual volunteers, in any language, are greatly needed to help us better serve the diverse population of the Washington metro area. Specifically, Spanish, Korean and Vietnamese bilingual volunteers would enable us to reach segments of these underserved populations.

You will find a wide range of opportunities that will enable you to offer your caring, time and skills to help others. Our Volunteer Coordinator will help you determine what positions will give you the most satisfaction. We thank you for your interest in volunteering with us.

To volunteer, print out the Volunteer Application Form , complete and return it via mail, e-mail, or fax to the Chapter at 703-359-4441. 

A required orientation session for Helpline, health fair and Speakers Bureau volunteers and support group leaders acquaints those volunteers with the mission of the Chapter, the staff members with whom they will work and some facts about Alzheimer's disease. On-going support and training are provided.

Register for Volunteer Orientation & Training

Volunteer orientation will be held for those interested in learning about the Alzheimer's Association's mission and many volunteer opportunities.

Program highlights will include an overview and history of the Association, an outline of Chapter services and programs and the specific functions of volunteers within each department.  Your volunteer time committment will be based on your availability - from an occasional event to an on-going schedule and anything in between. We invite you to come share your talents with others.

Upcoming Volunteer Orientations

Saturday, February 27, 2010
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Sunrise at Fox Hill
8300 Burdette Road
Bethesda, MD 20817

Sunday, April 11, 2010
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
St. Thomas United Methodist Church
8899 Sudley Road
Manassas, VA 20110

June 2010
Prince Georges County
Date & Time: TBD

For more details or to make a reservation, please contact Barbara McCurry, Family Services Manager/Volunteer Coordinator, at 703.766.9006 or email: Barbara.McCurry@alz.org.