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? ACC is currently looking for
volunteers to volunteer in the following areas:
Caregiver Connection / Special Needs Shelter / Specialized Alzheimer's Care & Service Centers
Senior Companion / Administrative Opportunities/General Office / Exhibits & Community Fairs
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by KRIS RIEDELL, MBA, Vice President of Human Resources/ Volunteer Service Department
Special Needs Shelters
The Volunteer Service Department in conjunction with the Human Resources Department is in the midst
of recruiting volunteers to work in the Special Needs Shelter. Alzheimer's Community Care is in
partnership with the Palm Beach County Department of Community Services and Health Department
and will be providing aid to evacuees with Alzheimer's and dementia-specific needs during disaster relief
efforts. If an employee would like to volunteer or if you know any individuals 18 years of age and older
who may be interested in joining Alzheimer's Community Care's team of volunteers, please have them
contact:
Kris Riedell at kriedell@alzcare.org (561) 683-2700, ext 144.
ALZHEIMER'S COMMUNITY CARE / FALL 2014
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Back in 2003, Merilyn Dimond started volunteering for Alzheimer's
Community Care. Since that time, Merilyn has been an advocate for
the patients and caregivers that are in need of services and support.
Merilyn spends endless hours talking to caregivers on the phone. She
offers them resources and support, facilitates a support group on a
weekly basis in Delray Beach and volunteers for ACC's Annual
Educational Conference.
Merilyn Dimond
Volunteer Opportunities
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
Merilyn has volunteered close to 1,762 service hours to Alzheimer's Community Care since 2005;
the value wage for her volunteer service equals $37,000. This shows hard work and dedication that
Merilyn offers to ACC daily. We wish to offer our deepest thanks to Merilyn for being an advocate. We
are lucky and thankful for your time and commitment.
