Head of Advocacy, Research & Public Affairs at The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI), Cormac Cahill MPRII, National Community Engagement Manager Cathryn O'Leary, and Information & Helpline Officer Amanda Keane, were delighted to present on “Working with Volunteers” at the Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI) Alzheimer University for Emerging Associations, including Botswana, Serbia, and Grenada. The event took place from 15-18 August 2023. It was a thoroughly enjoyable session and the team covered many interesting topics such as volunteer roles, the recruitment of volunteers, and two inspiring case studies, Creating a Dementia-Inclusive Community and The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Alzheimer National Helpline. Volunteers have been the lifeblood and backbone of The ASI since the charity was founded in 1982, and its expansion and development simply would not have been possible without their volunteers’ continuing commitment and involvement.
