St. Louis Alzheimer's Association - Job Description
Family Services/Safe Return
Safe Return Outreach Intern

The Safe Return Outreach Intern helps the Family Services and Education Coordinator in reaching out to the community to promote registration in the Safe Return program, educate about wandering and home safety, and increase awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and the programs and services available through the St. Louis chapter. The internship can be done for university credit (through career services) or for resume experience, and is unpaid.

The Safe Return Outreach Intern reports to the Family Services Coordinator/Safe Return Coordinator.

Responsibilities:
• Make outreach visits to community providers to market the Safe Return
program.
• Visits may include (but are not limited to) nursing homes, adult day programs, senior centers, law enforcement departments, hospitals, churches, city halls, and health fairs.

Qualifications:
• Have own transportation available.
• Complete Safe Return Outreach training. (Provided by Staff)
• Complete volunteer application, confidentiality policy, and other paperwork as required by the Alzheimer’s Association.
• Understanding of the Chapter’s mission and programs.
• Full understanding and compliance with confidentiality policy.
• Completion of Volunteer Basic Training within 90 days of start date.

Time Commitment: Hours are flexible and negotiable. Minimum of one semester commitment required.

Application Deadlines: Please submit resume and cover letter. Resumes may be submitted at any time, but preference is given to materials received before the following dates:
Fall Internship – September 15
Spring Internship – January 15
Summer Internship – May 15

Contact:
Jennifer Phillips
Alzheimer's Association
9374 Olive Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63132
Fax: 314-801-0377
Email: Jennifer.Phillips@alzstl.org