Volunteer Opportunities
Special Needs Shelter Volunteer Application
Volunteers
• Are you enthusiastic, warm, caring, and friendly?
• Do you enjoy helping others?
• Do you have extra time that you would like to spend doing something worthwhile and valuable?
Current Volunteer Opportunities:
Caregiver Connection
The purpose of the Caregiver Connection service is to utilize volunteers as an extended arm of the Family Nurse Consultant service to keep in touch with caregivers and provide additional one-to-one attention and emotional support.
Special Needs Shelter
Alzheimer’s Community Care is in partnership with the Palm Beach County Department of Community Services, Health Department and others who will be providing aid to evacuees and their caregivers with Alzheimer’s and Dementia-specific needs during disaster relief efforts. We are looking for individuals 18 years of age and older who may be interested in helping out.
Specialized Alzheimer's Day Care Centers
This is a great opportunity to volunteer as well as receive valuable training in many aspects of patient care. These areas include, but are not limited to: assisting in the planning and implementing of daily activities, serving meals, one-on-one interaction, and facilitating music and exercise time while having lots of fun. TB clearance and background check required. Individuals or small groups may apply. Positions are available at all of our Specialized Alzheimer's Day Care locations.
Senior Companion
Individuals assist in Specialized Alzheimer's Day Care Centers performing many aspects of patient care and receives a non-taxable stipend for a flexible 20 hours of service. Position requires you to be at least 55 years of age. Income restrictions apply. Benefits and training are provided. TB clearance and background check required. Positions are available at all of our Specialized Alzheimer's Day Care locations.
Palm Beach County Special Needs Shelter
Assisting Alzheimer’s & Related Disorders Patients & Caregivers At Palm Beach County’s Special Needs Shelter during Hurricane Season or Disaster Relief at the Special Needs Shelter located at Palm Beach Central High School, 8499 Forest Hill Blvd., in Wellington. Mandatory training, identification badges & travel passes provided. Must be at least 18 years old. Qualifications/Special Needs Shelter Application.
Administrative Opportunities
General Office
General office volunteer may perform data entry, filing, record keeping, copying, bulk mailings, and general assistance to staff. Positions are available at our Headquarters location and Family Nurse Consultant offices.
Exhibits & Community Fairs
represent our organization by staffing a booth & dispersing informational handouts to the public at various venues in the tri-county area throughout the year. Must be outgoing and friendly.
**Volunteers may also serve as board members, clerical support, fund raisers or public speakers.
Those wishing to lend a helping hand to Alzheimer’s Community Care, Inc., may do so through the volunteer program. Volunteers complete an orientation/training to prepare for their role as a volunteer. Please consider the following opportunities as a venue for your service. Short term, long-term and episodic positions are available.
If you are interested in volunteering for Alzheimer’s Community Care, please contact Kris Riedell at (561) 683-2700, Ext. 144 or Judy Garrison at ext. 112.