Needs From: Volunteer Center of Greater Battle Creek and Kalamazoo

Advocacy Support

The Alzheimer’s Association is looking for self-motivated individuals with good writing skills who are familiar with social media. You will be communicating with members of congress to create awareness around Alzheimer’s and dementia. General information about Alzheimer’s and dementia will be provided, along with sample letters and social media posts. This opportunity is one that can be done outside the office. After communicating with legislators you will enter your actions into our reporting software. Training will be provided by the Association.  

The Alzheimer's Association is looking for confident, self motivated individuals to facilitate our Dementia Caregiver Support Groups. These groups are designed to provide emotional, educational, and social support for caregivers through regularly scheduled meetings each month. We are looking to expand our facilitator base to add additional groups throughout our area. 

The Alzheimer's Association is looking for confident, self motivated individuals to facilitate our Dementia Caregiver Support Groups. These groups are designed to provide emotional, educational, and social support for caregivers through regularly scheduled meetings each month. We are looking to expand our facilitator base to add additional groups throughout our area. 

The Alzheimer's Association is looking for confident, self motivated individuals to facilitate our Dementia Caregiver Support Groups. These groups are designed to provide emotional, educational, and social support for caregivers through regularly scheduled meetings each month. We are looking to expand our facilitator base to add additional groups throughout our area. 

The Alzheimer's Association is looking for confident, self motivated individuals to facilitate our Dementia Caregiver Support Groups. These groups are designed to provide emotional, educational, and social support for caregivers through regularly scheduled meetings each month. We are looking to expand our facilitator base to add additional groups throughout our area. 

The Alzheimer's Association is looking for confident, self motivated individuals to facilitate our Dementia Caregiver Support Groups. These groups are designed to provide emotional, educational, and social support for caregivers through regularly scheduled meetings each month. We are looking to expand our facilitator base to add additional groups throughout our area. 

The Alzheimer's Association is looking for confident, self motivated individuals to facilitate our Dementia Caregiver Support Groups. These groups are designed to provide emotional, educational, and social support for caregivers through regularly scheduled meetings each month. We are looking to expand our facilitator base to add additional groups throughout our area. Training is provided by the Association.

Community Education Presenters

Are you a good public speaker? Are you comfortable talking to a group? If so, the Alzheimer’s Association is looking for you. Our Volunteer Community Educators present scheduled community education meetings on different aspects of the disease to increase dementia awareness and knowledge in our local communities. Upon completion of your training, you will be able to effectively use that knowledge and educate your community about Alzheimer’s disease.

Volunteer Spokesperson

10+ volunteers needed per region

We need volunteers who are willing to be interviewed by the news media on a number of topics and experiences, including, but not limited to, living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias, caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other dementias, past experiences and involvement with the Alzheimer’s Association as a volunteer or event participant and more. We are looking for anyone who is comfortable speaking on these topics, whether you are currently living with the disease, are currently caring for someone living with the disease, or have cared for someone living with the disease in the past. Candidates will receive training and talking points, and the Chapter Communications Director will act as the liaison between the spokesperson and the interviewer, obtaining permission and providing information about any interview opportunities prior to being contacted by the media. Public speaking or previous interview experience is not necessary, but is a plus.

Health and Volunteer Fair Representative

Do you love meeting new people? Is your time at a premium and you want your volunteer schedule to be more flexible? Participating in Health and Volunteer Fairs in your area could be just the thing for you! Help assist the program staff with health fair and community fairs. You would set up and staff an Alzheimer's Association table at various community activities throughout our service area. You would answer general questions about Chapter services and volunteer opportunities and give out brochures to those who stop by the display. Training is given by the chapter.