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Autism Speaks Staten Island Walk Committee
ORGANIZATION: Autism Speaks
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2 people are interested
The Autism Speaks Walk is the signature fundraising event of Autism Speaks. It is also the world's largest fundraising event to support the diverse needs of the autism community. This grassroots movement is driven by volunteers and powered by love. Committee members and walkers generate funds that fuel innovative research and make connections to critical lifelong support and services. We are currently recruiting Committee members for our 2017 Staten Island Autism Speaks Walk.
The Committee meets one evening per month on Staten Island but we are in communication via email and phone regularly. There are several Chair positions available that would report to our two Walk Chairs.
- Fundraising Chair
- Corporate Development Chair
- Team Recruitment Chair
- Team Retention Chair
- School Engagement Chair
- Mission Experience Chair
- Marketing and Outreach Chair
- Logisitics Chair
You can also be a general Committee member or a member of one of the Chair's subgroups. Fundraising is the primary goal of the Autism Speaks Walk and the Walk Committee.
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About Autism Speaks
Location:
1 East 33rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10016, US
Mission Statement
Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism spectrum disorder; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions. Autism Speaks enhances lives today and is accelerating a spectrum of solutions for tomorrow.
Description
Autism Speaks was founded in February 2005 by Bob and Suzanne Wright, grandparents of a child with autism. Recognizing the need for a powerful voice Bernie Marcus donated $25 million to help financially launch the organization.
Today, Autism Speaks is dedicated to advancing research into causes and better treatments for autism spectrum disorders and related conditions both through direct funding and collaboration.
To accomplish this, Autism Speaks will relentlessly pursue strategies that make significant progress toward the following outcomes over the next 10 years:
- A better understanding of the causes and typology of ASD
- Children with an autism spectrum disorder being diagnosed before the age of 2
- Children having access to appropriate intervention, services and resources immediately following diagnosis
- The availability of better treatments both for underlying pathology as well as co-existing conditions that decrease quality of life for those with autism
- People with ASD and their families have transition plans that result in more independent adult life that is meaningful to the individual
- Individuals with ASD will have effective interventions, services and supports throughout their lifetime
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
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This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
December 7, 2016
SKILLS
- Fundraising
- Event Planning / Management
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16