Volunteer Opportunity Details:

The Alzheimer’s Association’s 24-hour Helpline provides information, education and support to callers 24/7, 365 days a year. Trained volunteers answer calls and provide 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: Answer telephone, provide supportive listening, assist callers in identifying their needs, provide information via telephone and mail, refer 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.

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, no current or recent (within last two years) caregivers.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Alzheimer's Association, New York City Chapter

We need volunteers who are free at these times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Morning X X Afternoon X X X X Evening Monthly

Contact Person: Christina Keller, Director Of Volunteer Leadership & Development, (646) 744-2928, (email) View all organization contacts

Address:

360 Lexington Ave, 4th Floor New York, NY 10017 (See a map)

Directions:

The Alzheimer's Association office is located on Lexington Avenue, between 40th and 41st street, two blocks south of Grand Central Station.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Grand Central Station,   Walk distance (in minutes): 5 min   Nearest Bus Stop: Lexington Ave and 42nd Street, 5 min minute walk

Details where opportunity can also be performed

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Zip codes:

10017

Miscellaneous Information

Borough
	Manhattan
Volunteer Shifts
	Any day(s) Monday through Friday - 4 Hour Shift: 9:00am - 1:00pm or 1:00pm - 5:00pm.