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Volunteer Recognition 2009
O n Thursday, May 14th, the NYC Chapter hosted its annual
2009 Volunteer Recognition
Day at the Museum of Modern Art. Volunteers enjoyed a guided tour of the painting and
sculpture galleries followed by a cocktail reception.
After their tour, volunteers enjoyed tasty hors d’oeuvres and an open bar — the beginning
of a beautiful, heartfelt recognition ceremony that honored our annual 500+ volunteers for their
outstanding community service
and extraordinary contributions to
those who suff er with Alzheimer’s
disease and their caregivers. The
event off ered volunteers an
opportunity to mingle with staff
and fellow volunteers including:
Board of Directors, Women In
Action, Junior Committee, Medic
Alert + Safe Return, Helpline,
Support Group Leaders, Chapter Administration, Speakers Bureau, Diversity & Outreach, Health
Fair, Special Events, Evening Meetings, and many more.
Interested in Volunteering? Check out our Opportunities Below!
Sunday, October 25th – Memory Walk 2009 at Riverside Park — Volunteers needed to
help with set-up, registration, food distribution, clean-up, poster and brochure distribution, and
community/corporate outreach.
Health Fairs: “Man” an Alzheimer’s Association, NYC Chapter table at Health Fairs. Answer
basic questions on Alzheimer’s disease to senior groups, corporate offices, community centers,
and schools. Volunteer training is provided by the Alzheimer’s Association. English and Bilingual
Spanish or Chinese volunteers needed.
Translation Services: Translate written materials, such as newsletters, Web site stories, and various letters and informational
packets from English to Spanish, Chinese or Russian.
Speakers Bureau: Make presentations about Alzheimer’s disease to senior groups or
community centers. Volunteer training is provided by the Alzheimer’s Association. English and
Bi-lingual Spanish or Chinese volunteers needed.
Volunteer Phone Bank: Help us provide personal “thank you” calls to those who have
donated to the Alzheimer’s Association. Volunteers will be trained and provided with scripts.
Volunteers must be comfortable making phone calls.
If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering, please feel free to contact me
at 646-744-2928
or by e-mail at ckeller@alznyc.org.
— Christina Keller
Director, Volunteer
Leadership & Development
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