Be a Part of the Fight to End Alzheimer's
Be a Part of the Fight to End Alzheimer's
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Volunteer with the Iowa Chapter
Our volunteers are passionate, inspired and want to make a difference in the fight against Alzheimer's and all other dementia in our community.
Apply to become a volunteer today!
For questions or additional information, please email iowa@alz.org or call 800.272.3900.At the Alzheimer's Association, diversity and inclusion are vital to our mission. We strive to create and maintain a work environment in which all people are treated with dignity, decency and respect.
Volunteering opportunities in Iowa
As an Alzheimer’s Association volunteer, you can make a meaningful impact for people and families impacted by Alzheimer’s and dementia in your community. With support groups, education programs, awareness opportunities, advocacy initiatives, fundraising events and more, we have volunteer options for you at the Iowa Chapter. Find volunteer opportunities near you.Volunteer Roles:
- Walk to End Alzheimer’s: Join our volunteer committee to help us reach our fundraising goal, plan the day of the Walk, recruit new Walk teams and spread awareness.
- The Longest Day: Join our volunteer committee to help us bring back and recruit new participants and local businesses, spread awareness and plan the kick-off and celebration parties.
- Gala Committee Member: Join one of our gala committees to help plan the event, secure sponsors and spread awareness. The Wine & Chocolate Festival is held in the Siouxland area, Memories in the Making is in the Quad Cities, and the Purple Soirée is in Des Moines.
- Community Educators: Deliver Alzheimer’s Association education programs on care and support topics, recruit new community partners and schedule presentations.
- Support Group Facilitators: Lead a monthly caregiver support group and spread awareness to reach new caregivers.
- BrainWorks Committee Member: Help plan our annual BrainWorks Conference in Des Moines and the Quad Cities.
- AIM Advocates: Help us pass state and federal legislative priorities to overcome Alzheimer's disease through increased investment in research, enhanced care and improved support.
- Media Spokesperson: Share your story and experience with Alzheimer's or dementia as a person living with the disease, family caregiver, professional caregiver or someone who supports the Alzheimer's Association's mission.
- Outreach Volunteers: Help reach and spread awareness in underrepresented and high risk populations and assist with health equity work.
Support and education in your community
Throughout Iowa, the Alzheimer’s Association holds support groups for caregivers and individuals living with dementia. To find a support group near you, browse our events finder page.Our free education programs feature the latest information on dementia-related topics, including living with Alzheimer’s disease, caregiver training, and more. To find local educational resources in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and Quad Cities, search our online Community Resource Finder (CRF), review our current program catalog, or call 800.272.3900.
Fundraising events
Advance the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association by participating in our signature fundraising events:
Advocacy
By advocating on behalf of those living with Alzheimer's and dementia and their families, Iowa Chapter advocates help pass critical bipartisan legislation in Congress, increase federal research funding and advance Iowa policy priorities. Learn how to join our advocacy team.Work with us
Help join the fight against Alzheimer’s. Make a difference by working with us at the Alzheimer's Association in Iowa or joining our team nationwide. Explore career opportunities with the Alzheimer's Association.
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