- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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7 people are interested
2018 5K Run/Walk for Autism
ORGANIZATION: Autism Society Central Virginia
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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7 people are interested
For over 30 years, the Autism Society Central Virginia, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has served as the region’s premier source of education, advocacy, and support for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), their families and friends, and interested professionals. Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disability that occurs in all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups and that causes significant social, communication, and behavioral challenges. More people than ever before are being diagnosed with autism, and currently, the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) estimates that an average of 1 in 68 children (1 in 42 boys) in the United States has an ASD. There is no known cure for autism.
Over the past fifteen years, the Autism Society Central Virginia 5k Run/Walk has grown from a small venture to an annual event that attracted over 1600+ participants in 2017. Held at the Innsbrook Pavilion, this family-friendly race includes entertainment, food, exhibitors and a Kid’s Fun Zone. The 5K Run/Walk is one of the Autism Society Central Virginia’s primary sources of income, raising over $100,000 in 2017. All volunteers will receive a free t-shirt.
All funds raised from this event will provide much needed support for individuals with autism and their families in Central Virginia. The funds raised here, stay here! We need volunteers to help with the following tasks:
Course Marshall 5/27 (8:30 am - 11:00 am)
Parking 5/27 (7 am -9:00 am)
Kids Zone & Face Painting 5/27 (8:00 am- 11:00 am)
Food/Water 5/27 (8:30 am - 11:00 am)
Photography 5/27 (8:30am -11:00am)
More info and online volunteer registration can be found here -
http://ascv.org/ascv-5k/volunteer/
More opportunities with Autism Society Central Virginia
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Autism Society Central Virginia
Location:
8730 Stony Point Pkwy, RICHMOND, VA 23235, US
Mission Statement
The Autism Society of Central Virginia (ASCV) is a non-profit organization focused on services, advocacy, and support of individuals with autism, their families, and the professionals who serve them. Our mission is to support, empower, and create connections for the Central Virginia Autism community. We offer a wide variety of programs, including social and recreational activities, information & referral services, support groups, educational workshops, advocacy initiatives, and scholarships.
Description
Over the last 35 years, the Society has developed into the leading source of information and referral on autism.
We provide 5 core services to maintain and increase the quality of life for everyone:
Information and Referral - Contact us by email or phone for local resources and general information about autism and the services and programs we provide.
Support - We are committed to the ongoing support of individuals with autism and their families, at any age and any stage.
Community - The ASCV’s vision is to increase the quality of life of everyone living with ASD by building autism friendly, inclusive communities.
Advocate - We work to make real, lasting system changes that improve the lives of all affected by autism.
Educate - We host and promote opportunities for individuals and family members to meet, attend workshops, share resources and experiences, and receive the latest information on topics related to autism.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4951 Lake Brook DriveGlen Allen, VA 23060
DATE POSTED
April 10, 2018
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 14
- Different Time Shifts (see description)