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7 people are interested
Are you organized? We need office help!
ORGANIZATION: Muscular Dystrophy Association - Delaware Valley
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7 people are interested
We are looking for steady office volunteers! As we wrap up our year we are also moving into our most busy seasons. This means we need help!
We are looking for people to come in Monday through Friday 9 to 5, you let us know when works best for you!
You'll get to interact directly with our hardworking staff and be able to make a real difference for our wonderful families. You will also get see behind the scenes and how we keep everything running.
If this sounds like the fit for you, please let us know any experiencce you have and what hours work best for you!
More opportunities with Muscular Dystrophy Association - Delaware Valley
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About Muscular Dystrophy Association - Delaware Valley
Location:
600 Reed Road, Suite 104, Broomall, PA 19008, US
Mission Statement
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is the world’s leading nonprofit health agency dedicated to finding treatments and cures for muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other neuromuscular diseases. MDA funds worldwide research; provides comprehensive health care services and support to MDA families nationwide; and rallies communities to fight back through advocacy, fundraising and local engagement.
Description
Worldwide research
MDA annually funds more than 250 research projects around the world. Thanks to MDA-funded research:
- clinical trials of potential therapies are under way in Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophies, spinal muscular atrophy, ALS and other diseases;
- the largest drug discovery project in ALS to date is being conducted at the ALS Therapy Development Institute;
- optimal care guidelines have been developed for several rare conditions;
- a lifesaving enzyme replacement therapy has been developed for Pompe disease; and
- more new drugs for muscle diseases are planned in the next five years than in the previous 50.
Providing families with support
MDA’s comprehensive services program helps individuals and their families meet the challenges imposed by chronic, progressive muscle diseases through:
- a national network of 200 medical clinics staffed by experts in neuromuscular diseases, including more than 40 clinics designated as MDA/ALS centers;
- local support groups and events for individuals and families;
- assistance locating, obtaining and repairing needed durable medical equipment; and
- online opportunities to connect, share and learn through online communities, social media, care coordination tools and webinars.
Summer camps
Each year, thousands of youngsters ages 6 to 17 attend a free weeklong accessible summer camp session where they get to be "just kids."
Public and professional health education
Online and in print, MDA offers a vast library of information about research, clinical trials, health care and daily living strategies. MDA also regularly convenes international scientific meetings and conferences for researchers and MDA clinic directors.
Advocacy
MDA represents the needs of the neuromuscular disease community in matters of public policy and research advancement, and facilitates involvement in these areas by the people it serves.
Community programs
Public awareness programs, including the MDA Art Collection and MDA Goodwill Ambassadors, demonstrate that disability is no barrier to creativity and service.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
600 Reed RoadSuite 100Broomall, PA 19008
DATE POSTED
September 30, 2014
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
N/A