A s many of our readers know, the last issue of the newsletter was dedicated to volunteering:
not only profiling current volunteers, but also urging others to “step up.” As I write
this, just a little over a month since the issue went out, I have received calls and e-mails
from 19 newsletter readers expressing an interest in one or more of the volunteer opportunities
listed on the back cover. This illustrates how dedicated our readers are to assisting the Chapter
in carrying out our mission. On behalf of the Chapter, I’d like to thank everyone who has ever
“stepped up” for us. We simply could not do the work we do without you!
Looking for Helpline Volunteers
We are currently looking for volunteers to assist with answering calls; providing education,
information and support through reflective listening; and by making appropriate referrals to
anyone in need of assistance around issues related to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
Duties include: answering telephone, providing supportive listening, assisting callers
in identifying their needs, providing information via telephone and mail, referring callers to
community resources and/or staff as appropriate. Intensive training provided to determine
eligibility. Ongoing supervision and support provided to volunteers selected to participate.
Qualifications: Ideal candidates may have personal experience with the disease, may have
experience working or volunteering in a social service setting, preferably on a telephone helpline.
However, we are not accepting current or recent (within last two years) caregivers.
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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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