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    Volunteer with the South Carolina Chapter

    Volunteer with the South Carolina Chapter

    Join the fight against Alzheimer’s disease by volunteering with the Alzheimer’s Association South Carolina Chapter. Our volunteers are passionate, inspired and committed to make a difference in the fight against Alzheimer's and all other dementia in Greenville, Columbia, Charleston and communities across South Carolina.

    From planning an event to hosting a support group to providing office support, there are many ways to get involved! Discover the variety of volunteer opportunities we offer below, and then let us know which roles best fit your interests. If you have questions, please call us at 800-272-3900 or email us at alzsc@alz.org.

    Volunteer opportunities in South Carolina

    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 lots of volunteer options for you at the South Carolina Chapter.
     

    Programs & awareness

    "My role as a Certified Dementia Educator means the world to me... My granny was also a strong woman and she kept her word, what better way to honor her memory than to present, educate and let others know that we all need to join in this fight together to find a cure."
    -Tatanish Campbell, volunteer community educator, Rock Hill


    Check out our chapter's greatest volunteer needs below, or browse all Care and Support Volunteer roles.

    Community educator
    Deliver community education programs or awareness presentations using prepared training materials on topics related to Alzheimer’s disease, other dementias and memory loss as well as information for individuals and families impacted by the disease.

    Caregiver support group facilitator
    Help facilitate support groups that provide emotional, educational and social support to those caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia.

    Early-stage leaders
    Help facilitate support groups or social engagement activities that offer dementia-related education, emotional support, and connections with resources so that group members may live their best life for as long as possible.

    Sign up to get started as a Care and Support Volunteer at volunteer.alz.org, or contact Candace Taylor at cataylor@alz.org.
     

    Fundraising events

    "The camaraderie you form with all of the walk teams and volunteers is so powerful, especially on walk day when all of our 'why I walk's come together as a singular goal to make a major impact in the fight to end Alzheimer’s. Anyone who has participated in a local walk knows how incredibly special this event is and I’m so grateful to be part of it!"
    -Allison Acree, Walk to End Alzheimer's volunteer, Charleston


    Our signature fundraising events advance the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association... and each is powered by volunteers who help make them possible!

    For each event below, planning committee members assist with recruiting team members, identifying sponsors, raising revenue, increasing awareness and implementing event activities. Day-of-event volunteers are also needed.

    Walk to End Alzheimer’s® - our signature fundraising event each fall! Click on the walk location nearest you to submit the volunteer sign-up form for that event. Have a question? Contact the staff person below.
    The Longest Day® - a creative fundraising DIY event that can be done ANYTIME and celebrated during a global day of awareness on or around the summer solstice (June 20, 2025).
    • To learn more about joining our volunteer leadership team for The Longest Day, please email Betsy Morgan-Brown at tldsc@alz.org.

    Ride to End ALZ® South Carolina - a unique cross-state cycling event. The next Group Ride will be July 11-13, 2025.
    • Learn more about the Ride and submit the volunteer sign-up form from the event site. Questions? Email Jerry Chapman at ridesc@alz.org

    Advocacy

    "I'm able to impact my community by knowing how to communicate with legislators on how to solve real world issues. I have the ability to influence policymakers to create or modify laws that matter most in the dementia and Alzheimer's community.... I most enjoy that I'm not alone in this fight to preserve the memories of humanity."
    -Kimaya Brown, volunteer advocate, Eutawville

    By advocating on behalf of those living with Alzheimer's and dementia and their families, South Carolina Chapter advocates help pass critical bipartisan legislation in Congress, increase federal research funding and advance South Carolina policy priorities.

    Our volunteer advocates share their stories with elected officials via meetings, events, petitions, phone calls, letters-to-the-editor and other calls-to-action. Learn how to join our advocacy team.

    For more information, email DeeAnn Jones at dmjones@alz.org or call/text 803.888.5628.

     

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