Join the Fight as a Walk to End Alzheimer’s® Committee Volunteer!
We’re now seeking volunteer committee members for our 17 Walk to End Alzheimer’s® events in Minnesota and North Dakota. Held in the fall, each Walk features a short program with powerful stories followed by a 1-2 mile walk that is open to everyone. As a nonprofit, we rely on volunteers, sponsors and community members coming together to make these events a success! More than 400,000 people participated in 600 Walks across the country last year.
These inspirational fundraising events are critical as they support our local programs for individuals and families impacted by Alzheimer’s and other dementia. We provide no-fee support groups, classes, a 24/7 Helpline and donations advance critical research efforts. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s, the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death. See photos of our past walks.
Why Volunteer with us?
- Fight for a different future
- Get involved in your community
- Honor someone you know or have lost
- Connect with other volunteers and leaders
- Spend your time doing something meaningful
- Build your leadership, fundraising and event planning skills
- Have fun!
To get started, just email our walk team at mnnd-walk@alz.org.
What Walk Planning Committee Members Do
- Receive orientation and support from Association staff
- Volunteer 4-5 hours a month
- Attend meetings
- Help plan the Walk, event kickoff and post-event celebration
- Reach out to potential walkers, teams, community groups and sponsors
- Share your ideas and connections
- Create an engaging Walk day experience
After joining a Walk Planning Committee, you will choose a subcommittee that best fits your skills and interests - whether it is focusing on planning the event, doing outreach or helping out with event day logistics.
Why I volunteer...
"In 2023, I started volunteering at the Alzheimer’s office and also joined the Walk to End Alzheimer’s committee as a way to contribute what I can, whether volunteer hours or financial contribution, to help in this fight. The full time Minnesota Alzheimer’s Association staff and fellow volunteers have been a joy to collaborate with! It’s a team effort with many people bringing their own personal story to the cause. I can’t say enough about how much I enjoy volunteering and look forward to contributing however I can in the years ahead until the first white flower blooms."
-Sue Rubens
Questions? Reach out to us at mnnd-walk@alz.org and we can provide more details about the volunteer Walk Committee near you.
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