Balloon Entertainer
ORGANIZATION: Tourette Association of America
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On Sunday, May 19th, 2019, the Tourette Association of America will be holding their annual National 5K Run and Family Fun Walk! Over 300 individuals will be in attendance to support the Association's mission -- making life better for all people affected by Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorders.
There will be music, food, and performers, but to add to the family fun we are looking for a few good balloon entertainers to volunteer their time for the day! We will provide the balloons, we just need your talents! Must know how to make balloon animals, be able to accommodate a large crowd, and have patience with children.
We hope you can join us!
Marketing opportunities are available in exchange for your time. The Tourette Association will also provide a letter of recognition as proof of time volunteered. Volunteers will be asked to fill out a form to provide basic information and may need to provide references.
Contact Evy Kontoulis, Team Tourette Event Manager
evy.kontoulis@tourette.org
718-224-2999 ext 226
About Tourette Syndrome:
- Tourette is part of a spectrum of hereditary, childhood-onset, neurodevelopmental conditions referred to as Tic Disorders.
- These conditions affect both children and adults, causing them to make sudden, uncontrollable movements and/or sounds called tics (e.g. head bobbing, arm jerking, shoulder shrugging and grunting).
- Non-tic features, such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and learning difficulties, often develop in affected individuals.
- Symptoms in Tic Disorders can range from mild to severe and, in some cases, can be self-injurious, debilitating and markedly reduce quality of life.
- While some treatments are available for people with Tourette and other Tic Disorders, approaches to care are inconsistent and medications are often ineffective.
More opportunities with Tourette Association of America
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Tourette Association of America
Location:
42-40 Bell Blvd. Suite 205, Suite 205, Bayside, NY 11361, US
Mission Statement
The Tourette Association is dedicated to making life better for all people affected by Tourette and Tic Disorders. .
Description
Founded in 1972 in Bayside New York, the Tourette Association of America is the only national voluntary non-profit membership organization in this field.
We offer resources and referrals to help people and their families cope with the problems that occur with TS. We raise public awareness and counter media stereotypes about TS. Our membership includes individuals, families, relatives, and medical and allied professionals working in the field.
Program development, education and medical programs, government outreach, adherence to the Tourette Association of America's mission, maximizing efforts, minimizing expenses, Team Tourette events, awareness month, publications, chapter relations, research grants, scientific and medical conferences, are ongoing efforts of the Tourette Association's full time professional staff.
Volunteers of extraordinary dedication and professional merit serve on the Tourette Association of America's Board of Directors, Medical Advisory Board(MAB), and Scientific Advisory Board (SAB).
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Flushing Meadow Corona Park111th Street and 55th Avenue -- Corona, NY 11368Directly across from the carouselCorona, NY 11368
DATE POSTED
March 11, 2019
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Youth Services
- Community Outreach
- Ushering
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 4-5 hours