Plan and implement educational programs and chapter fundraising events.

Facilitate a Support Group for Alzheimer's family members as well as specialized groups for the early-diagnosed individual.

Represent the Alzheimer's Association East Central Iowa Chapter in the community by giving talks to community groups, civic clubs and corporations,

Represent the Alzheimer's Association at health fairs by staffing our Chapter Traveling Education Exhibit and providing information to the public.

Assist the office staff with various tasks including answering telephones, filing, light typing, data entry, preparing family packets and mailings. You also will help with other inter- office activities as needed.

Serve on the Public Policy Committee, participate in phone trees and letter writing campaigns, grassroots lobbying, and help raise awareness of your friends and neighbors. Enthusiastic beginners are welcome. 

Help typeset and edit articles

Plan, oversee and evaluate fundraising efforts.

National Volunteer Week

The week of April 27th - May 3rd is National Volunteer Week.  Take time to recognize those who give their time to help you.  We at the Alzheimer's Association East Central Iowa Chapter are so grateful for each and every volunteer that helps us bring our cause to life.  Thank you to our Chapter Board of Directors, Support Group leaders, event committee members, event volunteers,  Alzheimer's advocates, Program Affairs committee members, office volunteers, Champions and for everyone who takes time to help another.

If you are not already a volunteer with the Alzheimer's Association East Central Iowa Chapter than we hope you will take time to read through the above opportunities and consider joining us.  Please contact Michele Cooper at michele.cooper@alz.org or 319.294.9699 for more information.

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."
    ~Margaret Mead