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The Alzheimer's Association counts on some 35,000 volunteers nationwide. Please join them in helping achieve our vision of creating a world without Alzheimer's disease while optimizing quality of life for people who are affected by Alzheimer's disease. Whether you can spare only a couple of hours or week or make a more significant time commitment, we hope you will consider joining this very special community.

Complete List of Volunteer Opportunities

Download a Volunteer Application here

Our Most Urgent Volunteer Needs

The Alzheimer's Association, St. Louis Chapter has several openings for volunteers with special skills in certain areas. Click on a description to find out more about each of these exciting opportunities.

• Telephone / Reception Volunteer
• Administrative Assistant Volunteer
• Helpline Tele-counseling Volunteer
• Memory Walk Committee Member - all areas!
• Data Entry and Computer Volunteer
• Outreach Ambassador Volunteer
• Education Volunteers

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We are the largest, oldest and most trusted resource for people with Alzheimer's and their loved ones. We feature a flexible and empowering proigram that consistently ranks among students' preferred placement sites.

Practicum Level

Positions in direct care, information and referral, management, program planning, curriculum development, or community mobilization
Professional masters-level supervisors with more than 250 years of combined experience in gerontology, social work, and dementia care
Placements at the foundation and concentration level
Opportunities tailored to students' interests adn learning objectives
Both Bachelor and Master-level students welcome

Practicum openings vary each semetster and depend on each student and their particular learning objectives. Placements are competetive and students are urged to submit their resumes early 

Internship Level

Positions in every aspect of not-for-profit management including special event planning, funds development, communications, program planning, graphic design, accounting and finance, volunteer management, and more
Flexible program that works with students' unique schedules
Students gain valuable experience and connections for future employment
A proven history of successful placements and student satisfaction
Internships available for university credit or non-credit experience

Internship openings can vary by semester, but typically include the openings listed below. Suggested application deadlines are listed on each job notice, but resumes are accepted at all times. 

We are currently accepting resumes for Summer 2009 practicum & internship positions!

• Accounting and Finance Internship
• Communications and Journalism Internship
• Community Resources Internship
• Development Assistant Internship
• Education and Library Internship
• Graphic Design Internship
• Outreach Internship
• Special Events Internship
• Volunteer Coordinator Assistant

Download a Practicum/Internship Application here

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Volunteer Advanced Training Workshops

The Alzheimer's Association is proud to offer an award-winning advanced volunteer training program. Each volunteer is asked to attend at least one advanced training course per year. Please review the list below and call Jennifer Phillips at 800.980.9080 to make your reservation(s). Classes are held at the chapter office 9370 Olive Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63132 or unless otherwise stated.

Follow this link for a complete list of Volunteer Advanced Training Workshops

Follow this link for information on Guardianship Training

If you are interested in attending any of these programs, please RSVP with:
Jennifer at 314-801-0414

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VHS copies of assorted advanced training courses are available for volunteer use. If you are interested in borrowing any of the following titles, please notify Jennifer Phillips at this email or 314-801-0414. Titles are listed below, and some may involve a small waiting list.

• Abuse and Neglect (2007) 
• Abuse and Neglect Seminar: Working with High Risk Families  
• Advocating for PWD in Hospital (2007)   
• Caregiving Conference 2006
• 2006 Caregiving Conference featuring Dr. David Carr and The EdCon Group
• Carr's Medical Update  
• Controversial Issues in AD
• Creative Caregiving
• Ethical Issues in Dementia Care (2007) 
• Free or Low Cost Community Resources
• Genetics and AD 
• 2006 Medical Update (featuring Dr. David Carr, taken from the 2006 annual Caregiving Conference) Genetics and Alzheimer's Disease: Assessing Individual Risk
• Pharmacological Issues 2006  
• Pharmacological Issues in Dementia Care  
• Research Update: Biomarkers, Genetics, and Adult Children
• Resources and Challenges for PWD Diagnosed Before Age 65 (2007)
• 2007 Research Update (DVD)
• Setting Health Boundaries in Caregiving (Jan 2008)
  

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The Volunteer News Update is a quarterly newsletter designed to keep volunteers up to date on happenings within the Association. 

Follow this link to view the most recent Volunteer News Update

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Learn about the Young Ambassadors Committee

The Young Ambassadors Committee is charged with expanding greater awareness and support of the Alzheimer’s Association among a diverse group of mid-20 to late-30 year-old emerging leaders in St. Louis and surrounding communities. The hope is that the connections the committee makes will raise awareness of our services and lead to the future leadership and support of the Alzheimer's Association.

Get Involved! 
If you are interested in learning more about how you can become involved in the Alzheimer's Association Young Ambassadors, email Howard Howard at howard.hutton@alzstl.org

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Volunteer Spotlight - May

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