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Volunteer
Application
- Volunteer
opportunity for individuals with Alzheimer's or Dementia
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, complete the
application or scroll down for current volunteer opportunities.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Helpline Program Data Entry – Our Helpline Program needs
dedicated volunteers to enter statistical data that will help the
chapter better serve our Helpline callers and to plan for the
future. If you would like to use your computer skills to support
Helpline, contact Rowena Rye at
rowena.rye@alz.org.
Speakers Bureau - As more people hear about Alzheimer's
disease, they seek more information about the disease itself, plus
new directions in research and community resources. Organizations,
corporations, and service clubs request speakers throughout the
year. Speakers Bureau volunteers are professionals who educate and
inform; training and presentations provided. Contact Julie Shatzer
at julie.shatzer@alz.org.
Health Fair Volunteer
– Promote community awareness and
education by representing the Alzheimer's Association at health
fairs and exhibit tables at conferences. Distribute information and
answer basic questions about chapter services; training provided.
Contact Linda Whiteside at
linda.whiteside@alz.org.
Administrative Assistance - Provide support and assistance to
Chapter staff by completing general office duties; mailings, data
entry, word processing, receptionist, hand-addressing, telephoning,
filing and other general projects. Contact Linda Whiteside at
linda.whiteside@alz.org.
Special Events – Help us raise money to support the
Chapter's programs by working on fund-raising events such as: the
annual auction and gala, the four Memory Walks, and the chef's
dinner supported by the Alzheimer's Young Professionals. The purpose of the Young Professionals is to heighten
awareness of Alzheimer's disease, increase the volunteer base,
create philanthropic leadership opportunities, and prepare young
professionals for Board positions. Contact Helen Payton at
helen.payton@alz.org.
Become a Support Group Leader – Facilitate a support group
for Alzheimer's family members or friends as well as specialized
groups for the early-diagnosed individual. Contact Linda Whiteside
at linda.whiteside@alz.org.
Become an Advocate - Help shape laws and policies in
Washington State by communicating Association positions to
legislators and educating them about Alzheimer-related issues.
Association advocates have helped raise government funds for
Alzheimer's research and improved access to long-term care in our
community. Contact Patricia Hunter at
patricia.hunter@alz.org.
Join the Board - support our Chapter by playing a leadership
role in the work of the Association. Our Board of Directors provides
strategic direction and fiduciary oversight and assures that
adequate resources are available for the Chapter. Contact Nancy
Dapper at nancy.dapper@alz.org. |
