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    Volunteer with the Northeastern New York Chapter

    Volunteer with the Northeastern New York 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. Discover volunteer opportunities, events and activities in across our 17-county territory, from the Capital Region to Plattsburgh to Oneonta.

    Volunteer opportunities in Northeastern New York

    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 Northeastern New York Chapter. Find volunteer opportunities near you.

    Program Volunteer

    As a program volunteer, you can:

    • Increase awareness of Alzheimer’s Association programs and services at local events
    • Deliver education presentations using prepared training materials on topics related to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia
    • Build partnerships with community and faith organizations
    • Facilitate support groups for dementia caregivers
    • Assist with data entry/front desk activities
    • And more!
    If you would like to learn more about program volunteer opportunities, contact Tammy LaFountain, Office Administrator and Development Coordinator, at tlafountain@alz.org or 518.675.7201.

    Development and Fundraising Volunteer

    As a fundraising volunteer, you can:
     
    • Help plan, execute and assist at events such as
      • Walks to End Alzheimer’s - five local Walks held each Fall throughout our territory - Albany, Queensbury, Schenectady, Troy/Columbia/Greene, and Cooperstown
      • The Longest Day - our "choose your own" fundraising campaign
    • Serve on our event planning committees or event leadership teams

    If you would like to learn more about program volunteer opportunities, contact Tammy LaFountain, Office Administrator and Development Coordinator, at tlafountain@alz.org or 518.675.7201.

    Advocacy

    By advocating on behalf of those living with Alzheimer's and dementia and their families, Northeastern New York Chapter advocates help pass critical bipartisan legislation in Congress, increase federal research funding and advance New York policy priorities. Learn how to join our advocacy team.

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    Help join the fight against Alzheimer’s. Make a difference by working with us at the Alzheimer's Association in Northeastern New York or joining our team nationwide. Explore career opportunities with the Alzheimer's Association.

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