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Great things happen when you partner your abilities and talents with the Alzheimer’s Association. If you’re interested in volunteering for the Association, read through the opportunities below, complete the online application below or contact Nicole Beaucar by e-mail at nbeaucar@alz.org or by phone at (860) 828-2828 to discuss opportunities that most interest you.

CHECK THE LINKS BELOW FOR CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT THE CONNECTICUT CHAPTER

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Administrative team 

Description: Organize and prepare materials ahead of time for conferences, special events, Helpline packets and mailings. They also aid in the overall workflow of a chapter office.

Weekday Opportunities: Office administration (answering phones, preparing packets, labeling brochures, etc), conference or event administration (copying, data entry, mailing preparations), conference or event coordination (registration check-in, set up, hospitality).

Weekend Opportunities: conference and events.


Advocates Assist with influencing legislators at the Federal and State level by sending emails, writing letters, visiting personally with legislators or attending Capital Day programs and events.


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respond to email advocate alerts by emailing, calling or writing legislators from the comfort of your home, attend Public Policy Conferences and Capital Day events, visit legislators in home district offices; and assist in the identifying new advocates.

 

 

 

 

 


Helpline Provides support, encouragement, hope, and guidance through the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

maxine.JPGWeekday Opportunities: Answer Helpline telephone calls and assist callers, compile and mail follow-up packets, make follow-up calls to previous callers.










Walk to End Alzheimer's - Join the committee to plan and execute the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s events in our Chapter area. Assist with publicity, logistics, sponsorship, as part of a committee that meets monthly, February – November. Or, be a part of the team of volunteers that makes the walk happen that day!


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Plan and coordinate Walk activities.

Weekend opportunities: Day of event setup, tear-down, parking assistance, walk route monitoring, walker check-in, and more







Representative/Speakers represent and promote the Chapter at events, such as health fairs and Employee Giving drives in companies. Representatives distribute information, brochures and may give a short 3-5 minute talk about our work. Some volunteers may give longer talks. Representatives will need access to a car and be willing and able to navigate local areas.


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Companies typically conduct Employee Giving Drives in the fall, during working hours, so demand here is seasonal. However, as awareness of the disease increases, there may be additional need for speakers to present at church meetings, social clubs, schools, etc.

Description: Plan and execute annual chapter Events. Assist with publicity, logistics, sponsorship and more.

Weekday Opportunities: Plan and coordinate the event.