Needs From: Engagement Zone at UTRGV

At the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®, we’re fighting for a different future. For families facing the disease today. For more time. For treatments. We’re closer than ever to stopping Alzheimer’s. But to get there, we need you. Join us for the world’s largest fundraiser to fight the disease. We welcome you to join and help us plan this event.  You may directly contact WALK Development Manager, PV Sandell at pavillasenor@alz.org or 210.963.5638.

Educate your community about Alzheimer's & other dementia by delivering presentations & answering questions.  Opportunities are either virtual or in-person. We will provide all materials and mentorship to help volunteers deliver the program effectively.  Volunteers will be subject to a background check.  Please visit Register To Volunteer Here for more details.

Whatever your availability or experiences, you can join other volunteer grassroots advocates in making Alzheimer's policy a priority by writing, calling, emailing or visiting government officials. You may Become An Advocate

Create a safe environment for caregivers of people living with dementia to share their feelings and experiences.  Please visit To Volunteer Register Here. These groups are non-clinical support groups. The meetings are about an hour and are held monthly.

Attend local community events, raise awareness of the Association's programs, provide basic information and connect people to services. Volunteers are subject to a background check. Please visit Register To Volunteer Here. Opportunities may be scheduled indoors or outdoors and at various times of the day.