Needs From: Guilford Nonprofit Consortium

Community engagers raise awareness of the Alzheimer's Association programs, provide basic disease information, and link consumers to Alzheimer’s Association services. They drive disease awareness forward into their communities!     Alzheimer's Association Community Representatives Community Representatives represent the Association in the community at outreach events, such as health fairs, third-party fundraising events, and other outreach opportunities. They serve as liaisons between the Alzheimer's Association and local groups such as neighborhoods, rural counties, business and civic organizations or faith communities. For more information about this volunteer opportunity please fill out the interest form.

Policy volunteers help improve the quality of care and quality of life for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their families by carrying our message to elected officials at the federal, state and local levels. They communicate with elected officials via petitions, phone calls and other calls-to-action, participate in area events, and share their story.  ALZHEIMER’S CONGRESSIONAL TEAMS (ACTS) The number of Americans living with Alzheimer's is growing — and growing fast. In the U.S., someone develops the disease every 65 seconds. While Alzheimer's places a huge burden on the health care system, with annual costs exceeding a quarter of a trillion dollars, the cost is far more than financial. One in three seniors dies with Alzheimer's or another dementia. This is why we unrelentingly advocate for the rights of the Alzheimer’s and dementia community, as well as critical research funding. We advocate to change the trajectory of this disease. Congressional Team Member volunteers are committed to advocacy and help to raise their elected officials’ awareness of and support for the Alzheimer’s Association’s public policy goals. Each ACT member’s efforts are crucial to the public policy success of the Association. ACT members work with their team leaders (“Ambassadors”) and Alzheimer’s Association staff on advocacy assignments to advance the Association's state and federal legislative priorities and build relationships with a designated member of Congress and staff. Political experience is not required, and we will assign you to elected officials based on where you live and your interests.    REACH OUT TODAY  & add your voice and move the mission forward.....A World Without Alzheimer's. For more information fill out the INTEREST FORM.

How many individuals and families in your faith community (church, synagogue, mosque) are affected by memory related diseases, Alzheimer's, or dementia? How many of them know where to go? Have someone to talk to? Have access to area resources and support? How many are so busy being caregivers, raising children, and working that they can't seem to find the time to get help? Help us fill this gap and meet their needs! Care & Support Volunteers provide direct, hands-on assistance with those living with Alzheimer's and related dementia, caregivers, and the general public.  Alzheimer's Association Faith Outreach Representatives serve within their own faith communities by raising awareness, delivering educational programs, and assuring congregants have access to information and resources. Interested individuals will make a year commitment to serve as a liaison between their own faith community and the Alzheimer’s Association - Western Carolina Chapter. For more information about this volunteer opportunity, please fill out the INTEREST FORM. 

Alzheimer's disease is one of the most critical public health issues in America.    The number of Americans living with Alzheimer's is growing — and growing fast. In the U.S., someone develops the disease every 65 seconds. While Alzheimer's places a huge burden on the health care system, with annual costs exceeding a quarter of a trillion dollars, the cost is far more than financial. One in three seniors dies with Alzheimer's or another dementia. This is why we unrelentingly advocate for the rights of the Alzheimer’s and dementia community, as well as critical research funding. We advocate to change the trajectory of this disease. Public Policy volunteers help improve the quality of care and quality of life for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their families by carrying our message to elected officials at the federal, state and local levels.  Alzheimer's State Champions are advocates who engage with legislators right here in their home state of North Carolina, to focus on the issues that affect the lives of our communities in our great state.   Champions are trained on the basics of advocacy engagement, the North Carolina legislative process, and how to share your story with your elected official.  Champions schedule legislative visits and invite legislators to events in their home districts (like a Walk to End Alzheimer's, or a community education program). Additionally, they attend our State Advocacy Day in Raleigh in the spring, leading small groups in legislative meetings at the state capital to drive home our state priority asks.  Political experience is not required, and we will assign you to elected officials based on where you live and your interests.    Add your voice and move the mission forward.....A World Without Alzheimer's. For more information contact please fill out the INTEREST FORM.

Do you have a heart for families dealing with Alzheimer’s disease? Are you a good listener? Do you want to make a difference in your community? Consider becoming an Alzheimer’s Association Support Group Facilitator. The goal of the Alzheimer’s caregiver support groups is to provide emotional, social and/or educational support to group members. Care & Support Volunteers provide direct, hands-on assistance with those living with Alzheimer's and related dementia, caregivers, and the general public. Do you have a heart for families dealing with Alzheimer’s disease? The goal of the Alzheimer’s caregiver support groups is to provide emotional, social and/or educational support to group members. Facilitators should be:  Facilitators should be: Experienced with dementia as a family member or healthcare professional preferred. Have the ability to be empathetic and separate personal needs from group needs. Have strong and effective listening and communication skills. Able to redirect and facilitate discussion Able to create and maintain an environment where participants’ thoughts and feelings are valued and members are treated with fairness, equity and respect. For more information about this role, fill out the Interest Form.  

Are you passionate about putting an end to Alzheimer’s disease? Do you want to get more involved with the Alzheimer’s Association and The Longest Day event? Then we need you! The Alzheimer's Association, Western North Carolina chapter is recruiting volunteers to help us with our newest national signature event, The Longest Day. to help make the 2020 year the best it can be. Join The Longest Day Volunteer Committee where you will play a vital role in team recruitment and cultivation, as well as marketing and promoting the event throughout our chapter territory. Prospective committee members demonstrate leadership qualities that will help the Alzheimer’s Association expand The Longest Day through recruitment, engagement, marketing and outreach. Committee members are not limited by proximity and can live anywhere within central and western North Carolina since most meetings are done via phone or video conference.

Are you passionate about putting an end to Alzheimer’s disease? Do you want to get more involved with the Alzheimer’s Association and the Walk to End Alzheimer’s? Then we need you! Join the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Planning Committee and help grow the movement to end Alzheimer’s from the ground up. Committee members plan each Walk to End Alzheimer’s event from the kick-off to the wrap-up. Some committee members focus on growing the event by recruiting teams, getting Walk materials out in the community and securing sponsorships. Others focus on event production and find ways to enhance the event experience. Volunteer Interest Form

Alzheimer's disease is one of the most critical public health issues in America.  Roger ColeAdvocacy Ambassador “Becoming an Alzheimer’s Advocate and Ambassador is one small way I can honor the lives of both Mom and Dad and do my small part in helping to end this disease.“      The number of Americans living with Alzheimer's is growing — and growing fast. In the U.S., someone develops the disease every 65 seconds. While Alzheimer's places a huge burden on the health care system, with annual costs exceeding a quarter of a trillion dollars, the cost is far more than financial. One in three seniors dies with Alzheimer's or another dementia. This is why we unrelentingly advocate for the rights of the Alzheimer’s and dementia community, as well as critical research funding. We advocate to change the trajectory of this disease. Public Policy volunteers help improve the quality of care and quality of life for people with Alzheimer’s disease and their families by carrying our message to elected officials at the federal, state and local levels.  ALZHEIMER’S AMBASSADORS Ambassadors serve as the main point of in-district contact for a targeted member of Congress, helping the Alzheimer's Association achieve its federal policy priorities. They develop trusted relationships with their assigned congressional office through ongoing, personal contacts, drawing upon proven techniques and the support of Association National and Chapter staff. Ambassadors perform a number of grassroots advocacy activities that include periodic in-district meetings with elected officials, attendance at the annual Alzheimer's Association Advocacy Forum in Washington D.C., written and online communication with elected officials, participation in monthly calls & training sessions, and outreach to local media outlets. Political experience is not required, and we will assign you to elected officials based on where you live and your interests.    DID YOU KNOW...... ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE IS THE 6TH LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN THE UNITED STATES. 5 MILLION PEOPLE ARE LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER’S. OVER 16 MILLION FAMILY & FRIENDS ARE CARING FOR THEM. ALZHEIMER'S IS THE MOST EXPENSIVE DISEASE IN AMERICA. ALZHEIMER'S IS THE ONLY CAUSE OF DEATH AMONG THE TOP 10 IN AMERICA THAT CANNOT BE PREVENTED, CURED OR EVEN SLOWED. Our advocates play a critical role in our efforts to influence Alzheimer’s and dementia policy at the federal and state level. Working together we are making an impact. REACH OUT TODAY  & add your voice and move the mission forward.....A World Without Alzheimer's. For more information contact fill out the INTEREST FORM

Are you a natural born leader? Do you love to teach? Do you have that knack for organizing programs? Are you fueled by the desire to raise awareness and understanding of Alzheimer's and related dementia diseases to make a difference in our communities? Then you may be an Alzheimer's Association Community Educator! Amy Curtis, Community Educator Alzheimer's Association Community Educators  Care & Support Volunteers provide direct, hands-on assistance with those living with Alzheimer's and related dementia, caregivers, and the general public. Alzheimer's Association Community Educators are representatives of the Alzheimer's Association who cultivate opportunities and then deliver Association educational programs. Educators work in their professional, civic, and personal spaces to raise awareness of Alzheimer's and provide education and information to constituents. Educators are empowered to identify gaps, areas of need, and areas of interest and fill those through education. This role is ongoing and we ask a year's commitment. For more information about this volunteer opportunity fill out the interest form .