Become an Alzheimer’s Association Community Representative (AACR)
AACRs assist the Alzheimer’s Association volunteer team in meeting the community needs by representing the Alzheimer’s Association at health and wellness fairs. Become an AACR and join us in our fight against Alzheimer’s disease!
Become an Alzheimer’s Association Community Representative
What is an Alzheimer’s Association Community Representative (AACR)?
AACRs assist the Alzheimer’s Association volunteer team in meeting the community needs by representing the Alzheimer’s Association at health and wellness fairs.
Become an AACR and join us in our fight against Alzheimer’s disease!
AACR Qualifications
AACRs must be organized, energetic, comfortable with public speaking and enjoy interacting with others. AACRs need not have professional experience in dementia care, though some personal experience is preferable.
Above all, AACRs must keep in mind that while serving in this role, they are representing the Alzheimer’s Association and no other organization. To avoid issues of conflict of interest, AACRs may not work in organizations or programs that are potential Association referral sources.
How can I become an AACR?
Visit alz.org/illinois and click on “Volunteer.” Create a volunteer profile and select “Alzheimer’s Association Community Rep.” You will need to provide two references: one personal and one educational/professional.
What are the AACR’s responsibilities?
• Keeping up to date on Alzheimer’s Association news, programs and events
• Attending a minimum of four health and wellness fairs per year
What can the AACR expect from the Alzheimer’s Association?
• A thorough, initial training/orientation
• Materials to support AACR activities
• Opportunities to attend education programs (i.e., webinars, audio conferences and face-to-face)
About Us
The Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Illinois Chapter, serves 68 counties in Illinois with offices in Bloomington, Carbondale, Chicago, Joliet, Rockford and Springfield. Since 1980, the Chapter has provided reliable information and care consultation; created supportive services for families; increased funding for dementia research; and influenced public policy changes. Today, the Greater Illinois Chapter serves the more than half-million Illinoisans affected by Alzheimer’s disease who are in our chapter area, including 210,000 people with the disease plus family.
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