Walk to End Alzheimer's - Holland Committee
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Phone Number: | (231) 267-6115 | |
Organization Mission / Purpose: | The Walk to End Alzheimer's - Holland Committee is filled with dedicated volunteers who are the heart of the Walk and drive the participation in and growth of the world's largest fundraiser to fight the disease and fund care, support, and research! You can help by recruiting sponsors and teams, raising awareness of the mission, motivating and engaging with participants through phone calls and handwritten notes, creating a moving event experience for participants on Walk Day, and more! We will work together to find a role that best fits what you're looking for. Thanks for considering joining us in the fight to end Alzheimer's in this way! | |
Opportunity Available: | Walk to End Alzheimer's - Holland Committee | |
Board / Committee time commitment: | Monthly on the second Tuesday from 1:30 - 2:30 pm. | |
Organization focus area(s): | Health & Wellness Human Services | |
Skillset desired: | Event Planning Fundraising Marketing / PR | |
Are there giving and/or fundraising expectations for this position? | Yes | |
Briefly describe your process and timeline for adding new members: | We are always looking for and adding new members. We ask that people who join the committee plan to be involved for at least the rest of this year- through November/December. You can either choose to attend our next committee meeting to check it out, or you can meet with Rachel to get more information first. There will be an online form for you to fill out to add you to our volunteer database and you'll work with Rachel to get up-to-date on different resources to help you with your role. | |
What are the next steps for interested individuals? | Please email Rachel Dober that you're interested in learning more about the committee. We can schedule time to get coffee and I'll share more about the Alzheimer's Association and Walk and answer any questions. You can also attend our next committee member to check it out and meet other committee members. | |
| Any additional information about the organization / community you would like prospects to know? | The money raised through the Walk to End Alzheimer's goes toward care, support, and research. We offer a variety of programs and services for people who are living with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia and their caregivers. This includes a local caregiver support group that meets in Holland and local community education programs. There is also a 24/7 helpline - 800-272-3900 - that people can call at anytime to ask questions and get assistance. |
