The Community Engagement Committee members are volunteers who serve under the direction of the Community Engagement Chair and work in conjunction with a staff lead to ensure Walk to End Alzheimer’s hits their team and Champions Club goals. This will involve recruiting and retaining teams and cultivating former, potential and current Champions. These efforts will increase participation, which will raise revenue and awareness to help us achieve our mission.
Virtual Meetings begin in late February/early March and will meet monthly leading up to the Walk to End Alzheimer's at Mill Race Park in Columbus on Sunday, October 4th, 2026. Meeting dates and times will correspond with member availability.
Responsibilities
● Attend and participate in Community Engagement Committee (CEC) meetings led by Community Engagement Chair
● Form a Walk to End Alzheimer’s team
● Retain and steward previous community teams
● Recruit 3-5 new community teams
● Execute the year-round Team Captain Engagement Plan that includes multiple touch points with an emphasis on phone calls
● Help coordinate the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Kickoff with the focus on increasing attendance
● Cultivate new Champions Club members, level up and recognize current members and retain previous year’s Champions
● Implement ways on how to build community awareness about Walk to End Alzheimer’s and our mission
● Model mission fundraising by becoming a Champion
● Commit to regular communication with Association staff and the CEC
● Work closely with your staff partner to ensure the success of the event
If one is interested in this opportunity, but don't fit every "responsibility", please apply and we can negotiate specifics. The important thing is getting great community leaders involved with the Walk to End Alzheimer's in Columbus.
