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Wellness & Therapeutic Recreation Intern
ORGANIZATION: National MS Society - Gateway Area Chapter
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Position Summary:
The student will participate in developing and implementing programs and documenting outcomes for therapeutic exercise, wellness/educational programs for people with multiple sclerosis and their families.
Responsibilities/Duties:
- Plan, implement and evaluate current therapeutic exercise and wellness/educational programs
- Research and develop new programming opportunities
- Attend therapeutic exercise classes and programs
- Assist in marketing therapeutic exercise and wellness/educational programs
- Provide in-services to local organizations about MS and recreation
- Seek out and form relationships with therapeutic exercise providers in the chapter’s service market area
- Assist in managing therapeutic exercise volunteers
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of or experience/interest in working with individuals with disabilities
- Computer skills (Microsoft Office)
- Desire to help and make a difference in the lives of individuals with MS
14 to 16 hours a week during the regular business hours of Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5pm, with the exact days and times to be determined according to intern schedule. An education stipend is awarded to those who complete 100-600 hours per semester. (The average is $500/240 hours of service), this amount is applied directly toward tuition.
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About National MS Society - Gateway Area Chapter
Location:
10420 Old Olive Street Road, Suite 300, Creve Coeur, MO 63141, US
Mission Statement
The National MS Society is a collective of passionate individuals who want to do something about MS now--to move together toward a world free of multiple sclerosis. MS stops people from moving. We exist to make sure it doesn't. Visit our website to learn more about our vision for volunteerism.
Description
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society funds more MS research, offers more services for people with MS, provides more professional education programs and advances more MS advocacy efforts than any other MS organization in the world. Through its home office and nationwide network of chapters, the National MS Society provides assistance to over a million people annually in its continuing mission to end the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis.
Seeking volunteers to the MS cause is the very core of our business. Each year the Society organizes a series of community events that provide many opportunities for the enthusiastic volunteer. The Society offers four key fund-raising activities:
- Bike MS
- Walk MS
The Society also engages volunteers to help influence lawmakers at the federal, state and municipal levels toward legislation important to people living with MS. The Society is looking for passionate volunteers with expertise in areas such as:
- Marketing/Communications
- Public relations
- Corporate and donor development
- Medical, legal, administrative.
Please browse our listings to find a volunteer opportunity that fits you best. We would love to have your help! For more information, please do not hesitate to call our Volunteer Development Coordinator.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1867 Lackland Hill ParkwaySaint Louis, MO 63146
DATE POSTED
September 22, 2014
SKILLS
- Program Management
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 14-16 hours/week, Mon-Fri 8:30am to 5pm
- Cover Letter and Resume