Community Needs From: Gonzaga University

Data Entry Volunteers are responsible for entering constituent data and other information into the Association’s databases, ensuring that records for the Association are updated and accurate. Program Data entry volunteers:

Data entry into the Personify software system. Data could come from various departments and require different levels of entry. Position requires being able to interpret data received in different forms, including but not limited to: hand written communication, typed forms, Google docs, online data, faxed forms, incoming mail and email. Position requires a high level of organization and some problem solving skills. Commit to 9-12 months. work with local office staff. Time commitment of 5-10 hours a week. Alzheimer's Association will provide all training.

 

 

Being a volunteer at the Spokane Dementia Community Cafe offers an opportunity to serve community members who experience some form of memory loss, Alzheimer's disease or other dementia and a companion. You will be an integral part of creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging atmosphere for people with memory loss and their care companions. Cafe volunteers plan, implement, and assure a positive experience during cafe events and activities.

Key Activities:

•In collaboration with staff confirm, set up, and clean up the café space each month.

• Meet and greet café attendees at the door, sign them in, welcome them and provide name badges and parking passes.

• Facilitate member engagement in conversation and activities at monthly gatherings.
• Assist in planning and organizing monthly café activities.

• Help organize and distribute Association materials and information to group members and assure a positive experience for attendees.

• Connect people with additional Association services and volunteer opportunities by proactively making referrals to Alzheimer's Association programs & free 24/7 Helpline

 

Alzheimer's Association Community Representatives are community engagers that raise awareness of Alzheimer's Association programs, provide disease information and link consumers to Alzheimer's Association services.

This is a great position for someone who is self-motivated, comfortable reaching out to community members and community organizations, has strong verbal and written communication skills, and is 18 or older.

The time commitment is variable and flexible. We ask volunteers in this role to reach out to individuals or organizations weekly and attend 3-5 community events as a representative of the Alzheimer's Association.

The Alzheimer's Association will provide all necessary training.