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22 people are interested
Help the RUN FOR AUTISM team at the Marine Corps Marathon Expo
ORGANIZATION: Organization for Autism Research
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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22 people are interested
The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) is an official charity partner with the Marine Corps Marathon and is seeking friendly, outgoing, enthusiastic volunteers for support at the Health & Fitness Expo during race weekend. The Expo hosts more than 200 vendors featuring the latest in running footwear and apparel, nutrition, and technology. Additionally, the Expo is the home of packet pick-up for all marathon participants.
Volunteers will assist the OAR staff in greeting RUN FOR AUTISM team members who are signed up for the marathon, distributing materials and information about OAR and the RUN program, recruiting new runners for future RUN events, and maintaining a clean Expo space. Volunteers are needed for 3-4 hour shifts from 10AM-8 PM on Friday, October 20 and 8 AM-4 PM on Saturday, October 21. Volunteers will receive a free RUN FOR AUTISM t-shirt. Community service letters can be provided for school credit.
Available shifts are:
Friday, October 20:
10 AM - 12 PM
11 AM - 2 PM
1 - 4 PM
3 - 6 PM
5 - 8 PM
Saturday, October 21:
8 AM - 12 PM
11 AM - 2 PM
1 - 4 PM
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About Organization for Autism Research
Location:
2111 Wilson Blvd., Suite 401, Arlington, VA 22201, US
Mission Statement
The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) is a national nonprofit organization formed and led by relatives of children and adults with autism and Asperger Syndrome. OAR's mission is to put appied research to work providing answers to questions that parents, families, individuals with autism, teachers and caregivers confront every day. OAR accomplishes this by funding research studies designed to investigate treatments, educational approaches, and statistical aspects of the autism community. No other autism organization has this singular focus.
Description
OAR's work addresses those issues that individuals with autism, their families, caregivers, and teachers encounter each day. Wherever possible, OAR makes its information and resources available to parents and educators at no cost. But we need the help of both generous donors and caring volunteers to cintinue this mission. From event hosting and planning, to spreading the word about OAR to the autism community, a broad range of opportunities exist for those who wish to help in this important work.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Gaylord National Resort201 Waterfront StOxon Hill, MD 20745
DATE POSTED
September 13, 2017
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Multi-Tasking
- Customer Service
- Organization
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- 3+ Hours