Opportunities From: VolunteerME Southern Maine

FAITH OUTREACH REPRESENTATIVES

Alzheimer's Association Faith Outreach Representatives (FORs) are community engagers that raise awareness of Alzheimer's Association programs, provide basic disease information, and link consumers to Alzheimer’s Association services. FORs serve as liaisons between the Alzheimer's Association and local faith groups and congregations. FORs represent the Alzheimer’s Association by sharing information about Alzheimer’s disease, free resources offered through the Alzheimer’s Association, and the many ways to join our cause at local community and education events.

KEY ACTIVITIES: Represent the Alzheimer's Association and distribute Alzheimer’s literature at events or appearances in your faith community. Present key talking points, brief presentations and short overviews of Association services as coordinated with local Alzheimer's Association staff. This may include presentations within your faith community or neighboring faith communities, congregations and denominations. Promote Alzheimer’s education by hosting at least one education event per year in your community; help promote the events by utilizing local networks, announcements, bulletin boards, social media, websites, and physical displays in your community. Connect members of the community with additional Association services by proactively making referrals to Alzheimer's Association programs & free 24/7 Helpline. Engage faith community members in the cause by promoting annual awareness campaigns such as Alzheimer & Brain Awareness Month, chapter volunteer opportunities and participation in Walk to End Alzheimer’s or The Longest Day. Complete necessary paperwork for reporting. QUALIFICATIONS: Self-motivated individual that is comfortable reaching out to individuals and families in need and connecting them to the Alzheimer's Association. Proactive and passionate about the mission of Alzheimer’s Association. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Comfort with computers and familiarity with email. Ability to network, and collaborate with staff, volunteers, and faith community partners. COMMITMENT EXPECTED: Faith Outreach Representative volunteers commit to a 1-year term. Terms are renewable upon successful completion of annual goal-setting conversation with your staff partner. Orientation includes: online program volunteer welcome and orientation (1 hour) + self-study or in-person role training with staff partner (~2 hours). Faith Outreach Representative volunteers must observe 1 presentation in the community led by a staff or mentor + demonstrate making an appropriate Alzheimer's Association referral prior to deployment in the community. Background checks are required as part of the volunteer selection process. Comply with Alzheimer’s Association volunteer policies and procedures. Participate in initial training and ongoing education about Alzheimer’s, dementia and the Alzheimer's Association. BENEFITS TO THE VOLUNTEER: Serve your local community and people you care about. Increase your knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Be recognized in your community as a leader and resource for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Join a network of other volunteers, Alzheimer's Association staff and professionals and caregivers in the aging field. Build your resume and skill set. Perfect your community engagement technique and help mobilize your community to create a world without Alzheimer’s.

If you’re interested in volunteering with the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter or would like more information, please contact Alison Russell at alirussell@alz.org or 207.772.0115

COMMUNITY EDUCATORS

Alzheimer's Association Community Educators (AACEs) are volunteer public speakers who help raise awareness, provide education and expand the reach of Alzheimer's Association programs in the community.  AACEs deliver Alzheimer’s Association Core Curriculum using prepared training materials on topics related to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias as well as information for individuals and families impacted by the disease.

KEY ACTIVITIES: Communicate effectively and deliver Core Curriculum (Common Programs) presentations and information to the community. Adhere to Alzheimer's Association’s established curricula and position statements. Work with Alzheimer’s Association staff partners to identify and coordinate education programs that reach target audiences. Coordination includes securing program partner, scheduling, preparing presentations, and managing needed materials. Serve as presenter for chapter-scheduled education programs and conferences. Connect members of the community with additional Association services by proactively making referrals to Alzheimer's Association programs & free 24/7 Helpline. Complete necessary paperwork for reporting. QUALIFICATIONS: Proactive and passionate about the mission of Alzheimer’s Association. Demonstrated success with public speaking, excellent presentation and education skills. Understanding of adult learning principles. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Comfort with computers and familiarity with email and PPT presentations. Ability to network, and collaborate with staff, volunteers, and community partners. Experience with dementia as a family member or health care professional preferred. COMMITMENT EXPECTED: AACE volunteers commit to a 1-year term delivering a minimum of 12 presentations.
Terms are renewable upon successful completion of annual goal-setting conversation with your staff partner. Orientation includes: online program volunteer welcome and orientation (1 hour) + self-study or in-person role training with staff partner (~2 hours). AACE volunteers must observe 1 community presentation led by a staff or mentor + present 1 Common Program while being observed /evaluated by a staff or mentor prior to deployment in the community. Background checks are required as part of the volunteer selection process. Comply with Alzheimer’s Association volunteer policies and procedures. Participate in initial training and ongoing education about Alzheimer’s, dementia and the Alzheimer's Association. BENEFITS TO THE VOLUNTEER: Perfect your public speaking ability and technique. Serve your local community and people you care about. Increase your knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Be recognized in your community as a leader and resource for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Build your resume and skill set. Perfect your community engagement technique and help mobilize your community to create a world without Alzheimer’s. Join a network of other volunteers, Alzheimer's Association staff and professionals and caregivers in the aging field.

 

To apply for this position, click here! 

If you’re interested in volunteering with the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter or would like more information, please contact Alison Russell at alirussell@alz.org or 207.772.0115

The Longest Day is the day with the most daylight — the summer solstice. On June 20, thousands of participants from across the world come together to fight the darkness of Alzheimer's through an activity of their choice. Together, they use their creativity and passion to raise funds and awareness for the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association.

Are you passionate about fighting Alzheimer’s disease? Do you want to get more involved with the Alzheimer’s Association and The Longest Day? Then we need you! Join The Longest Day Committee to help recruit participants, provide coaching on fundraising and event planning, and spread the word about this exciting event. We’ll help you find a role that fits your interests, skills and schedule.

To learn more about volunteering on The Longest Day Committee or apply, visit: The Longest Day Planning Committee

 

If you’re interested in volunteering with the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter or would like more information, please contact Alison Russell at alirussell@alz.org or 207.772.0115

Community Representatives will help the Alzheimer's Association by representing the organization at a minimum of 12 events per year and distribute Alzheimer’s literature at events or appearances in their local community. Key Activities: Present key talking points, brief presentations and short overviews of Association services as coordinated with local Alzheimer's Association staff. Examples of venues include health fairs, community events, community organizations, civic organizations, sororities / fraternities, clubs, senior centers and schools and other locations identified by the volunteer. Promote Alzheimer’s education by hosting at least one education event per year in your community; help promote the events by utilizing local networks, announcements, bulletin boards, social media, websites, and physical displays in your community. Connect members of the community with additional Association services by proactively making referrals to Alzheimer's Association programs & free 24/7 Helpline. Engage community members in the cause by promoting annual awareness campaigns such as Alzheimer & Brain Awareness Month, chapter volunteer opportunities and participation in Walk to End Alzheimer’s or The Longest Day. Complete necessary paperwork for reporting. Qualifications: Self-motivated individual that is comfortable reaching out to individuals and families in need and connecting them to the Alzheimer's Association. Proactive and passionate about the mission of Alzheimer’s Association. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Comfort with computers and familiarity with email. Ability to network, and collaborate with staff, volunteers, and community partners.
Commitment Expected: AACR volunteers commit to a 1-year term making a minimum of 12 appearances annually. Terms are renewable upon successful completion of annual goal-setting conversation with your staff partner. Orientation includes: online program volunteer welcome and orientation (1 hour) + self-study or in-person role training with staff partner (~2 hours). AACR volunteers must observe 1 presentation in the community led by a staff or mentor + demonstrate making an appropriate Alzheimer's Association referral prior to deployment in the community. Background checks are required as part of the volunteer selection process. Comply with Alzheimer’s Association volunteer policies and procedures. Participate in initial training and ongoing education about Alzheimer’s, dementia and the Alzheimer's Association.
Benefits to Volunteer: Serve your local community and people you care about. Increase your knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Be recognized in your community as a leader and resource for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Join a network of other volunteers, Alzheimer's Association staff and professionals and caregivers in the aging field. Build your resume and skill set. Perfect your community engagement technique and help mobilize your community to create a world without Alzheimer’s.

 

We are looking for Community Representatives throughout the state of Maine. Any/every community could benefit from this position! 

 

 

To apply, click here!

 

If you’re interested in volunteering with the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter or would like more information, please contact Alison Russell at alirussell@alz.org or 207.772.0115

EARLY STAGE SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT LEADERS

Early-Stage Social Engagement Leaders plan, implement and assure positive experience during social engagement events/activities for people living with memory loss and their care partners. As leaders, individuals provide hospitality, support and volunteer oversight at social engagement events.

KEY ACTIVITIES: Consult with staff and early-stage advisors to schedule early-stage engagement activities, secure event logistics, assure group safety, and coordinate volunteers to provide hospitality. At social engagement events, provide hospitality and support needed to attendees by working with additional volunteers to provide a positive experience for ES groups. Responsible for the management of early-stage attendance statistics & rosters. Collect, distribute, and manage additional materials & literature needed by early-stage attendees at events. Follow expectations and recommendations of the Early-Stage Social Engagement Manual, including the handling of transition/termination of group members, participation in ongoing training and record keeping. Connect members of the community with additional Association services by proactively making referrals to Alzheimer's Association programs & free 24/7 Helpline. QUALIFICATIONS: Demonstrated success in working independently and with a team. Organized with a strong attention to detail. Successful in engaging people with dementia. Ability to create and maintain a safe environment where participants’ thoughts and feelings are valued and group members are treated with fairness, equity and respect. Commitment to promote the mission and services of the Association and willingness to act as an extension of the Association. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. COMMITMENT EXPECTED: Early-Stage Social Engagement Leaders commit to a 1-year term delivering a monthly group. Terms are renewable upon successful completion of annual goal-setting conversation with your staff partner. Orientation for the role includes: online program volunteer welcome and orientation (1 hour) + self-study or in-person training with local chapter staff (~2 hours). Early-Stage Social Engagement Leaders must observe 1 social engagement activity in the community led by a staff or mentor + demonstrate working with people with cognitive impairment prior to deployment in the community. Background checks are required as part of the volunteer selection process. Comply with Alzheimer’s Association volunteer policies and procedures. Participate in initial training and ongoing education about Alzheimer’s, dementia and the Alzheimer's Association. BENEFITS TO THE VOLUNTEER: Serve your local community and people you care about. Increase your knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Be recognized in your community as a leader and resource for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Join a network of other volunteers, Alzheimer's Association staff and professionals and caregivers in the aging field. Build your resume and skill set. Perfect your community engagement technique and help mobilize your community to create a world without Alzheimer’s.

 

We are looking for Early-Stage Social Engagement Leaders throughout the state of Maine. Any community could benefit from this type of program! 

 

To apply, click here! 

 

If you’re interested in volunteering with the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter or would like more information, please contact Alison Russell at alirussell@alz.org or 207.772.0115

SUPPORT GROUP FACILITATORS

Support Group Facilitators create a safe, open environment where people share their feelings, thoughts and experiences in a combined effort to better cope with and manage the shared problems of dementia. The goal of Alzheimer's Association support groups is to provide emotional, social and/or educational support to group members. As facilitators, individuals may be responsible for general caregiver, adult children, spouse, gender-specific or language-specific groups.

KEY ACTIVITIES: Follow expectations and recommendations of the Caregiver Support Group Facilitator Manual, including participation in initial & ongoing training and submission of all required documentation to Chapter. Set up, arrange and prepare the room before and after each group. Coordinate any speakers/presenters with local chapter staff. Encourage participants to provide assistance and emotional support to one another. Present pertinent Association materials and information to group members. Connect members of the community with additional Association services by proactively making referrals to Alzheimer's Association programs & free 24/7 Helpline. QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to be empathic and separate personal needs from group needs. Strong listening and effective communication skills. Ability to redirect and facilitate discussion as well as fulfill the duties and responsibilities as described in the Facilitator Agreement. Ability to create and maintain a safe environment where participants’ thoughts and feelings are valued and group members are treated with fairness, equity and respect. Commitment to promote the mission and services of the Association and willingness to act as an extension of the Association. Experience with dementia as a family member or health care professional preferred. COMMITMENT EXPECTED: Support Group Facilitators commit to a 1-year term delivering a monthly group. Terms are renewable upon successful completion of annual goal-setting conversation with your staff partner. Orientation includes: online program volunteer welcome and orientation (1 hour) + self-study or in-person role training with staff partner (~4 hours). Support Group facilitators must observe 1 -3 groups led by a staff or mentor plus review facilitation skills with a staff partner prior to deployment in the community. This is dependent on experience of the facilitator (ever run a group or attended one). Background checks are required as part of the volunteer selection process. Comply with Alzheimer’s Association volunteer policies and procedures. Participate in initial training and ongoing education about Alzheimer’s, dementia and the Alzheimer's Association. BENEFITS TO THE VOLUNTEER: Perfect your active listening and group management technique. Serve your local community and people you care about. Increase your knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Be recognized in your community as a leader and resource for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Build your resume and skill set. Join a network of other volunteers, Alzheimer's Association staff and professionals and caregivers in the aging field.

We are looking for Support Group Facilitators throughout the state of Maine. Any/every community could benefit from this program! 

 

To apply, click here! 

 

If you’re interested in volunteering with the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter or would like more information, please contact Alison Russell at alirussell@alz.org or 207.772.0115

Join our Advocacy Team and share your unique perspective as a caregiver, person living with dementia, researcher, young person, etc. Advocacy volunteers cultivate multifaceted, year-round relationships with targeted state officials, raise awareness through local media, spark social media conversations, and coordinate events. 

With help from advocates like you, we've passed critical legislation and increased federal research funding five-fold since 2011. But our work isn’t done and we need dedicated advocates like you to build on this success in Congress and in every state capital.

We’ll train you to advocate in a variety of ways, some of which take just an hour or two every few months. Whatever your experience and availability, we’re eager to have you on our advocacy team! Will you join us?

We are looking for Alzheimer’s State Champions throughout the state of Maine. Any/every community could benefit from this program! 

For more information and to apply, please visit: https://alzimpact.org/volunteer/  If you’re interested in volunteering with the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter or would like more information, please contact Alison Russell at alirussell@alz.org or 207.772.0115

The Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter seeks leadership volunteers for the 2020 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Planning Committees statewide. Committees are comprised of business and community leaders that use their organizational and networking skills to grow the movement to end Alzheimer’s disease. 

Committees meet monthly all year long to plan and manage each Walk to End Alzheimer’s® event from the kick-off to wrap-up. Each committee, led by an event chair and co-chair, include seven subcommittees that focus on team recruitment, sponsorship, team retention, marketing, advocacy, mission, and logistics. All committees receive resources and support through designated Alzheimer’s Association staff person.

For more information or to apply visit alz.org/walkvolunteer.  If you’re interested in volunteering with the Alzheimer's Association, Maine Chapter or would like more information, please contact Alison Russell at alirussell@alz.org or 207.772.0115