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Great things happen when you partner your abilities and talents with the Alzheimer’s Association. If you are interested in volunteering for the Association, read through the opportunities below and email the contact person for the opportunities that most interest you.
Administrative team
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 (registration check-in, set up, hospitality).
Contact:
Carterville Office - Jill Schoenborn at jill.schoenborn@alz.org
Joliet Office – Mickey Peterson at mickey.peterson@alz.org
Rockford Office – Lorita Ooyen at lorita.ooyen@alz.org
Chicago Office - Jenny Hejnowski at jenny.hejnowski@alz.org
Springfield Office – Jane Field at jane.field@alz.org
Bloomington Office - Lin Bryant-Smith at lin.bryant-smith@alz.org
Helpline Team
Description: Provide support, encouragement, hope, and guidance through the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
Weekday Opportunities: Compile and mail information and referral packets to those who have contacted the Helpline.
Contact:
Jessica Blake at jessica.blake@alz.org
Memory Walk Team
Description: Plan and execute annual Memory Walks in our Chapter area. Assist with publicity, logistics, sponsorship, etc.
Weekday Opportunities: Plan and coordinate Memory Walk activities, preparation of packets, mailings and event related materials.
Weekend Opportunities: Day of event set-up, tear-down, parking control, registration, etc.
Contact:
Bloomington Office – Nancy Kennedy at nancy.kennedy@alz.org
Carterville Office - Jill Schoenborn at jill.schoenborn@alz.org
Chicago Office – Teresa Gruber at teresa.gruber@alz.org
Joliet office – Mary Nycz at mary.nycz@alz.org
Rockford Office – Kate McEnaney at kate.mcenaney@alz.org
Springfield Office – Nancy Kennedy at nancy.kennedy@alz.org
Representative/Speaker
Description: Represent and promote the Chapter at events, such as health fairs and workplace Employee Giving drives. Representatives distribute information, brochures and occasionally may give a short 3-5 minute talk about our work. Representatives will need access to a car and be willing and able to navigate local areas. Weekday and weekend opportunities available.
Contact:
Lisa Lee at Lisa.Lee@alz.org
Special Events Teams
Description: Plan and execute annual chapter Events. Assist with publicity, logistics, sponsorship and more.
Weekday Opportunities: Plan and coordinate the event, assist in compiling packets, mailings and additional administrative tasks.
Weekend Opportunities: Day of event registration, set-up, hospitality, tear down.
Contact:
Bloomington Office – Nancy Kennedy at nancy.kennedy@alz.org
Carterville Office - Jill Schoenborn at jill.schoenborn@alz.org
Chicago Office – Teresa Gruber at Teresa.Gruber@alz
Joliet Office – Mary Nycz at mary.nycz@alz.org
Rockford Office – Kate McEnaney at kate.mcenaney@alz.org
Springfield Office – Nancy Kennedy at nancy.kennedy@alz.org