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1 person is interested
Disability Advocacy Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: ASSOCIATION FOR TEXAS ADVOCATES INC
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1 person is interested
Texas Advocates is in need of advocacy volunteers to assist our self-advocates with:
-Capitol Visits during the 85th Legislative Session
-administrative tasks such as: taking minutes at meetings, legislative mailings, putting together informational packets, etc.
-researching upcoming legislation and engagement opportunities
Most of this work will be completed virtually or at different meeting locations throughout Austin (the Capitol, the Mary Lee Foundation, ADAPT of Texas, The Arc of Texas, etc.).
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About ASSOCIATION FOR TEXAS ADVOCATES INC
Location:
8001 CENTRE PARK DR STE 100, AUSTIN, TX 78754, US
Mission Statement
The Texas Advocates is recognized as the leader in self-advocacy in Texas. Texas Advocates fights to stop unfair treatment and advocate for more and better services to support people with disabilities to be included in our communities.
Description
Texas Advocates is a self-advocacy group run by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We have 20 chapters and over 500 members across TX
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
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This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
December 29, 2016
SKILLS
- Social Media / Blogging
- Grant Writing / Research
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- Administrative Support
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible
- Must be very reliable and a great independent worker.