Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Support group leaders volunteer to lead or co-lead a family caregiver support group. The support group leader’s role is to facilitate group interaction focused on acceptance, active listening, empathy and assistance with problem solving. The leader will support the mission of the Alzheimer's Association and serve as a liaison between the regional office and support group members

1. Knowledge about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, or willingness to learn.
2. Dependable
3. Team Player
4. Ability to commit the required amount of time (Helpline minimum of 3 hours/week and Support Group Leader, length of group time and frequency of group meetings).
5. Empathy, patience, dependability, motivation, good communication and listening skills, and a positive attitude.
6. Maintain Confidentiality

This opportunity is sponsored by: Alzheimer's Association - GMC West Michigan Region

We need volunteers who are free at these times Evenings Weekdays Monthly Weekly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Individual Adults (55+) Unpaid Interns

Contact Person: Mary Mathieu, Program Coordinator, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

2944 Fuller Avenue NE, Suite 101 Grand Rapids, MI 49505 (See a map)

Directions:

Turn east off Fuller Ave onto Brookview Drive. Take the first driveway on your left. We are located on the first floor of the three story brick building.   Nearest Bus Stop: Plainfield/Fuller, 3 minute walk

Details where opportunity can also be performed

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Counties:		Ionia Kent Montcalm Ottawa