Volunteer and Internship Opportunities

Alzheimer’s Association Northern California & Northern Nevada

Types of volunteer opportunities: Memory Walk committee member, data entry, health fair volunteer, Memories in the Making Artist Facilitator volunteer, Memory Walk team member

Agency and location: Alzheimer’s Association, 1060 La Avenida Street, Mountain View, CA 94043

Contact person and info: Tessie Calligeros, Tessie.Calligeros@alznorcal.org, 650-962-8111 ext. 1316; http://www.alz.org/norcal/

Benefits to student (skills and exposure to careers): Learn about Alzheimer’s and dementia related resources; Provide direct client service; Build team-building skills; Gain exposure to social services and community organizing work environments

Site looking for students interested in: raising community awareness regarding health issues

Education and age of desired intern/volunteer: High school: 16-18 yrs. for data entry and Memories in the Making Artist Facilitator volunteer, Memory Walk team member; College: 18 yrs. + for Memory Walk committee member, Memory Walk team member, health fair volunteer

Description of opportunity and duties:

• Memory Walk committee member: fundraise, recruit walkers, plan actual event
• Data entry: Update donor database, Helpline Database, Helpline Resource Directory
• Health fair volunteer: promote Alzheimer’s association programs at events; information and referral
• Memories in the Making Artist Facilitator volunteer: co-facilitate art activities for individuals with Alzheimer’s
• Memory Walk team member: become a member of a team who completes the Memory Walk

Type of health care settings:

• Alternative: Community-based organization

Experience type: Volunteer position

Duration and time of commitment: Varies among position. Prefer 40 hour commitment with a minimum of 2-4 hours per week. (Artist facilitator, 1 year commitment)

Application Process: 1) Complete Volunteer application; 2) Meet with staff; Attend appropriate training dependant upon the position.

Requirements and qualifications needed: Depends upon specific position. In general, interest in Alzheimer’s, desire to work in teams or on committees.

Patient populations (i.e. children, seniors): Adults

Amount of patient contact: Varies depending upon position. Memories in the Making Artist Facilitator volunteer has the most direct contact with clients.

Site’s prior experience with high school students: some

Willingness to work with high schools: Yes

Liability issues (relevant if part of internship vs. job shadowing): Not applicable.

Transportation options: http://www.vta.org/schedules/schedule_mountain_view.html