Alzheimer's Association needs volunteers to aid local activities

Mansfield News Journal

The Alzheimer’s Association is seeking volunteers for initiatives across Northwest Ohio, including community education, support groups, fundraisers, advocacy and Walks to End Alzheimer’s. The chapter serves 24 counties including Ashland, Crawford and Richland.

Volunteer opportunities include:

  • Members of the chapter board of directors

  • Committee members for fundraisers including Walk to End Alzheimer’s and The Longest Day

  • Walk team members and Walk team captains

  • Community educators

  • Support group facilitators

  • State advocates

  • Event volunteers

  • Fundraisers and special events

  • Community representatives

The Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter is seeking volunteers to assist with community education, support groups, fundraisers, advocacy and Walks to End Alzheimer’s.
The Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter is seeking volunteers to assist with community education, support groups, fundraisers, advocacy and Walks to End Alzheimer’s.

The Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter has just announced the dates and locations for its eight 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer’s events. The North Central Ohio Walk will take place Sept. 14 at Richland Carrousel Park in downtown Mansfield.

Registration for the 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer’s is open. To register a team, sign up as a team captain or register to walk as an individual, visit alz.org/nwohio/walk.

To learn more about volunteer opportunities, fill out a volunteer interest form at alz.org/nwohio/volunteer or call the Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter at 419-537-1999.

There are 236,200 Ohioans 65 and older living with Alzheimer's disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures. A total of 414,000 Ohio caregivers provide 624 million hours of unpaid care each year, valued at $11.4 billion.

Those concerned about themselves or a loved one can contact the Alzheimer's Association Northwest Ohio Chapter to schedule a care consultation and be connected to free local resources.

This article originally appeared on Mansfield News Journal: Alzheimer's Association Northwest Ohio Chapter seeks volunteers

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