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. Our Most Urgent Volunteer NeedsThe 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. Student Practica & Internships 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 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 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 2008 practicum & internship positions! 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 9374 Olive Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63132 or unless otherwise stated. Assorted Video Training OpportunitiesVHS 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.
Volunteer News UpdateThe Volunteer News Update is a quarterly newsletter designed to keep volunteers up to date on happenings within the Association. Learn about the Young Ambassadors CommitteeThe 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. Follow this link to learn more about the Young Ambassadors Volunteer Spotlight - November
Charla Shurtleff has been married to her husband, Tim, for 35 years and has four children and four grandchildren. She lives on a farm in Franklin County, where she has three horses, three cats, and two dogs. Charla currently works as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant at St. Anthony’s Hospital in the Acute Care Therapy Services department. Additionally, she works at Therapeutic Horsemanship, Inc. as a therapy assistant and certified riding instructor for people with disabilities. Charla Shurtleff, Volunteer
In Memoriam - Jim Bowen
In addition to being a reliable and skillful volunteer, Jim was a wonderful person to know. Staff and volunteers remember Jim for his intelligence, helpful and caring nature, friendly attitude, and the practical solutions he brought to the Helpline. In ways too numerous to describe, Jim’s death has been a significant adjustment for our staff and volunteers, who miss him already. The office is certainly a different place without his smiling blue eyes and deep booming laugh. We are thankful for the chance to know Jim, and to work alongside him. Jim is survived by his lovely wife Alice, four children and two stepchildren, and 10 grandchildren. Visitation will be Wednesday, Oct 29 from 4 – 8 pm at Bopp Chapel. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct 30 at 10am at the First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood.
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