Alzheimer's Association: Orange County

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Basic Information

Address: 17771 Cowan Suite 200 Irvine, CA92614
Phone Number: 949.955.9000
Fax Number: 949.757.3700
Director: Jim McAleer

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Additional Information

Causes Served: Alzheimer's Disease
Population Served: Orange County Seniors and their Families
Ages for Volunteer: All ages: children, teens, seniors and adults
Hours of Service: Normal Office Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, M-F
Days of Service: M-F for office volunteering, but we also have weekend and evening events
Mission Statement:

To eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

Philosophy/Belief Statement:

Our Vision: A world without Alzheimer's disease.

Program History:

The Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association was incorporated on April 10, 1980, with a budget of $75,000 and businessman Jerome Stone as founding president. The seven founding chapters were Boston, Columbus, Minneapolis, New York City, Pittsburgh, San Francisco and Seattle.

In 1980, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) invested only $13 million in Alzheimer research. Then, in 1982, President Ronald Reagan designated the first National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Week. The Association founded more chapters and started its own research program. Things were beginning to happen.

The Alzheimer’s Association, today a multimillion-dollar organization, has been the catalyst and leader for a generation of advancements in Alzheimer research and care. Our organization’s achievements and progress in the field have given thousands of people a better quality of life and brought hope for millions more.

Events:

Our biggest event of the year is our Memory Walk, but we also have other major special events as well as several smaller events. Events are constantly being updated! Please visit :

http://www.alz.org/oc/in_my_community_events.asp

Additional Information:

There is far more work to be done than hands to do it. Whether your interests include advocating, facilitating
programs or planning parties— we need your help. We are most interested in finding rewarding ways for you to get
involved that meets your abilities, aptitudes and schedule.

Below is an overview of some opportunities for you to consider. Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Mallory
Gompert, for more information at 949.757.3705 or by e-mail at volunteer@alzoc.org. Additional information is also
available at www. alzoc.org. Volunteers are required to attend a one-hour Orientation prior to volunteering.
Internships available. Additional training provided for each job.

Committee Volunteers
• Serve on one of the Association’s standing committees. Committees include Development, Education, Interfaith
Outreach, Memories in the Making®, Patient and Family Services, Public Policy, and/or Planned Giving.

Development/ Event Volunteers
• Assist with special events including our Gala, Memory Walk, Crean Classic Golf Tournament, Memories in the
Making® Art Auction and/or educational conferences.
• Promote and implement school and workplace initiatives to increase awareness and support.

Education Volunteers
• Assist with planning and coordination of workshops, education outreach and training programs.
• Deliver key messages and trainings through AAOC’s Speaker’s Bureau to targeted audiences on various topics.
Health Fair Volunteers
• Positively represent agency at Health and Wellness fairs and community events to distribute materials, educate the
community about programs and services and recruit volunteers.

Interfaith Outreach Volunteers
• Provide public awareness, education, and support to Orange County’s faith-based communities regarding
Alzheimer’s disease and related illnesses.

Memories in the Making® Volunteers
• Work with the Association’s signature art program to help persons with dementia express their emotions and
memories through art. Volunteer as a facilitator or co-facilitator with a minimum of a 1 year commitment.
• Enhance public awareness of this important program through outreach and special activities.

Office Volunteers
• Assist with general office duties such as telephone, data entry, copying filing, mailings, record keeping, and other
projects that are vital to the Association. Opportunities are available on an ongoing or on-call basis.
Programs and Services Volunteers
• Work with agency programs such as Helpline and Care Consultation.
• Strengthen relationships throughout the Orange County community for care giving families from diverse ethnic
groups. Bilingual volunteers in Spanish or Vietnamese are encouraged to volunteer.

Public Policy Volunteers
• Passionately advocate on a state and federal level to raise awareness.
• Assist in the implementation of advocacy strategies on a local and national level.
Support Group Facilitators/Co-Facilitators
• Guide discussion groups of approximately 8 to 12 caregivers to exchange useful information and share
experiences. Groups meet at least once per month for 1 to 2 hours. Eight hour training provided and required.