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    Volunteer with the Hudson Valley Chapter

    Volunteer with the Hudson Valley Chapter

    Our volunteers are passionate, inspired and want to make a difference in the fight against Alzheimer's and all other dementia in our community. Discover volunteer opportunities, events and activities throughout Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester counties. If you are interested in volunteering, please email hudsonvalleyinfo@alz.org.

    Support and education in your community

    Caregiver Support Group Facilitators: This position creates a safe and open environment where people can share their feelings, thoughts and experiences in a combined effort to better cope with and manage the shared problems of dementia.

    Community Educators: Volunteer public speakers who help the Alzheimer’s Association raise awareness, provide education and expand the reach of educational offerings in the community. These volunteers deliver presentations using prepared training materials on topics related to dementia.

    Community Representatives: This position raises awareness of Alzheimer’s Association programs, provide basic disease information and link consumers to Alzheimer’s Association services by serving as liaisons between the Alzheimer’s Association and local groups such as neighborhoods, rural counties, business and civic organizations or faith communities.

    Faith Outreach Representatives: Liaisons between the Alzheimer’s Association and local faith groups and congregations by sharing information about Alzheimer’s disease, free resources offered through the Alzheimer’s Association and the many ways to join our cause at local community and education events.

    Office Support: Move our mission forward by supporting a variety of office activities, such as mailings, phone banks and communication efforts.

    Program Tech Support: Volunteers serve as hosts/moderators for web-based programs taught by staff or trained volunteers, troubleshooting any technical issues, monitoring chats, muting microphones, etc. These volunteers also help set up the audio/visual equipment for in-person programming, advancing slides for the presenter and troubleshooting any issues that arise.

    Fundraising events

    Advance the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association by participating in our signature fundraising events:

    • Walk to End Alzheimer’s®: Be part of the world’s largest event to raise funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. We have a variety of roles available, including a year-round planning committee, team recruitment opportunities and event-day support.
    • The Longest Day®: You can assist with these third-party fundraising and awareness events centered around the summer solstice to honor those facing dementia and the long days their caregivers spend caring for them. Events happen year-round and require planning and support; there are a number of committee positions available. 

    Advocacy

    By advocating on behalf of those living with Alzheimer's and dementia and their families, Hudson Valley Chapter advocates help pass critical bipartisan legislation in Congress, increase federal research funding and advance Hudson Valley New York policy priorities. Learn how to join our advocacy team.

    Work with us

    Help join the fight against Alzheimer’s. Make a difference by working with us at the Alzheimer's Association in Hudson Valley New York or joining our team nationwide. Explore career opportunities with the Alzheimer's Association.

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