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2 people are interested
MDA Muscle Walk Volunteer Committee
ORGANIZATION: The Muscular Dystrophy Association
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2 people are interested
We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers to become key members of our Muscle Walk Volunteer Committee. We have several roles open, including Event Chair, Family & Team Recruitment Leader, Sponsor Leader, Inspiration Leader, Volunteer Coordinator & Logistics Leader. This is an excellent opportunity for those who are looking to hold a strategic role that offers independence, creativity, responsibility and the opportunity to meet families firsthand and see the impact your volunteering makes.
MDA Muscle Walk is the largest, most inspiring event of its kind. MDA Muscle Walk brings communities together -- donors, families, partners, sponsors and volunteers, YOU -- to fight back against muscle disease.You will play a crucial role in the recruitment of other volunteers and the recruitment and coaching of teams, recruitment of sponsors and planning for and execution the event day of. You will partner with MDA staff and attend weekly calls or meetings to execute the planning and logistics of this year's Muscle Walk. You will be responsible for planning the event, recruiting teams and volunteers, securing sponsors and inspiring others to join our fight!
This walk will take place in Santa Maria, CA in the fall of 2015. Ideally, committee members will live in the Central Coast area.
If you are interested, please reach out to Amy Fealy by phone at 508-728-1493 or via email at afealy@mdausa.org.
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About The Muscular Dystrophy Association
Location:
1, Santa Barbara, CA 93106, 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 . We do so by funding worldwide research; by providing comprehensive health care services and support to MDA families nationwide; and by rallying communities to fight back through advocacy, fundraising and local engagement. It’s special work powered by special people who give generously.
Description
At MDA -- the Muscular Dystrophy Association -- our mission is to save and improve lives of people fighting muscle disease. We fund research to find treatments and cures, support and empower families and rally communities by aligning with supporters who care. Most people know we host a telethon and help kids with muscular dystrophy. Actually we do much more. We find treatments and cures, support families, and rally communities. Designated a "Top-Rated Charity" by the American Institute of Philanthropy, MDA is the first nonprofit to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Medical Association "for significant and lasting contributions to the health and welfare of humanity." Visit mda.org and follow us atfacebook.com/MDAnational and @MDAnews .
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Waller ParkSanta Maria, CA 93455
DATE POSTED
June 15, 2015
SKILLS
- Social Media / Blogging
- Event Planning / Management
- Fundraising
- Networking
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
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REQUIREMENTS
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