NYC Chapter - AME Faith Outreach Representative

AME Faith outreach representatives

AME Faith Outreach Representatives are community connectors who raise awareness of Alzheimer's Association programs, provide basic disease information, and link consumers to Alzheimer’s Association services. 

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Key Activities:

• Represent the Alzheimer's Association at a target of 6 faith events per year and distribute Alzheimer’s literature at events or appearances in your AME congregation.
• Offer 20-minute Introduction to Alzheimer’s presentations within your congregation or neighboring faith communities, congregations and denominations.
• Promote support groups, education programs, Alzheimer & Brain Awareness Month, Walk to End Alzheimer’s, or The Longest Day using your local connections, bulletin boards, social media and physical displays in your community.
• Connect the Alzheimer's Association to new community organizations and connect people with additional Association services and volunteer opportunities by proactively making referrals to Alzheimer's Association programs & free 24/7 Helpline.

Qualifications:

• Self-motivated individual that is comfortable reaching out to individuals, organizations and families in need and connecting them to the Alzheimer's Association.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and comfort with computers and email.
• Ability to network in the community and collaborate with Alzheimer’s staff and other AME volunteers.
• Passionate about the partnership of the AMEC Health Commission and Alzheimer’s Association. Personal or professional experience with dementia preferred.

Commitment Expected:

• AME Faith Outreach Representatives commit to appearing at a target of 12 events annually.
• All Representatives participate in initial onboarding and ongoing mentoring and must comply with Alzheimer’s Association volunteer policies and procedures.

Benefits to the Volunteer:

• Increase your knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
• Perfect your public speaking ability and technique while serving your local community.
• Be recognized as a leader and resource for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in your congregation and community.
• Join a network of other volunteers, staff and community leaders to help create a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.

The Alzheimer's Association will provide training, information and electronic or printed materials to assist in your efforts. Orientation includes several hours of online learning, self-study and shadowing or mentoring by local Alzheimer's Association staff and volunteers. Some materials are available in multiple languages.