Alzheimer’s Association: Miami Valley Chapter

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Alzheimer’s Association: Miami Valley Chapter

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6 N Main St, Dayton, OH 45423
Phone (937) 291 - 3332
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Our mission

Together, We can end Alzheimer’s
Opportunities

Advocacy

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. Communicate with elected officials via letters, phone calls and other calls-to-action, participate in area events and share your story. More information – click here.
  • Ongoing
  • Adults
  • Individuals
  • Writing, Indoor
  • Anytime

Community Representative

Attend local health fairs, social events, sporting events, charity campaigns and other public venues to provide information about Alzheimer’s disease, our programs and services, and ways to help in the fight against Alzheimer’s. This is a great way to learn about Alzheimer’s and serve your community. Training and materials provided. Locations and times vary. Some events are held outdoors.

  • Friendly and courteous
  • Dependable and prompt
  • Enjoy meeting new people and link them to services and programs of the Association
  • Approximately 4-5 hrs per health fair

Click here to view Community Representative Position Description 
  • Ongoing
  • Adults
  • In Person
  • Formal
  • Anytime

Community Educator

Community Educators are volunteers who help the Alzheimer’s Association provide consumer education through in-person and virtual platforms to expand the reach of Association programs in the community.  Must be 21 year old to apply.
  • Ongoing
  • Adults
  • Individuals
  • Virtual, Skills-based, Indoor
  • Formal
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Program Tech Support

Program Tech Support volunteers assist Alzheimer’s Association staff and volunteers deliver education and support groups through virtual platforms.
  • Occasional, Monthly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • Skilled
  • Weekdays

Support Group Facilitator

Help facilitate support groups that provide emotional, educational and social support to those caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. Click here for facilitator job description.
  • Weekly, Monthly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • Formal
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Special events

Assist with the planning and execution of fundraisers such as Walk to End Alzheimer’s, The Longest Day and Memory Day, Committee member tasks include recruiting team members, raising revenue, increasing awareness and implementing event activities.
  • One-time, Occasional
  • Teens, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals, Groups (2-10), Families
  • Event support
  • None, On-site, Skilled
  • Evenings, Weekends

Faith Outreach Representative

Liaisons between the Alzheimer’s Association and local faith groups or congregations. They share information about Alzheimer’s disease, our free resources, and ways to join our cause at local community and education events.
  • Monthly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • On-site, Formal
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends

Physician Outreach Representative

Community engagers that raise awareness of Alzheimer’s Association programs and link medical professionals to these services. These volunteers serve as a liaison between the Alzheimer’s Association and local medical professionals. Tasks include direct phone calls to physician offices, preparing direct mailings, delivering information to physician office locations.
  • Occasional, Monthly
  • 55+, Adults
  • Individuals
  • Indoor
  • On-site
  • Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends
How you help

Join the fight against Alzheimer’s disease by becoming an Alzheimer’s Association Miami Valley Chapter volunteer. From planning an event to hosting a support group to providing office support, there are many ways to get involved with positions that best fit your interest and skill level.
About us

The Alzheimer’s Association leads the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.