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4 people are interested
Review Panel - Microgrant
ORGANIZATION: The Arc Minnesota
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4 people are interested
The Arc Minnesota has been given the opportunity to administer a microgrant program where we can help persons with disabilities reach their goals in employment, inclusive housing, and community integration by awarding funds in the range of $100-$1,000 to eligible applicants.
We are looking for volunteers to join our review panel - this is a great opportunity to impact the lives of people with disabilities. Everyone wants to thrive in their community and this volunteer opportunity will give you the chance to help make a difference in someone's life.
This volunteer opportunity can be completed from home at your leisure. We anticipate assigning applications to reviewers up to 2 times per week, and ask that assignments are turned in within 5 days to help expedite the process of awarding grants.
Applications will be reviewed on-line through a cloud-based program.
Interested volunteers should have a passion for advocacy.
Must have access to a computer and reliable internet access.
Strong communication skills.
Timeliness and responsiveness, as some applicants may have immediate needs.
18+ years and older, Minnesota resident
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About The Arc Minnesota
Location:
800 TRANSFER RD STE 7A, SAINT PAUL, MN 55114, US
Mission Statement
The mission of The Arc Minnesota is to protect the rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and to promote their inclusion and full participation in their communities throughout their lifetime.
Description
The Arc Minnesota is a statewide non-profit organization that supports children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families throughout their lives. Individuals with disabilities have made significant strides in The Arc's 60 year history. However, many individuals continue to lack opportunities to live, work, learn, recreate, and participate in their local communities.
The Arc Minnesota has 12 regional chapters that provide direct support to individuals with disabilities and their families throughout Minnesota. The Arc creates and advances innovative ways of supporting individuals and families to increase opportunities for developing person-centered plans and navigational information and services that help to address their needs, recognize their strengths, and match their personal life goals.
The Arc offers public policy leadership at national, state, and local levels, provides individual advocacy protection, and provides services to increase opportunities for social inclusion and attaining self-deternined lives.
For example, The Arc Minnesota provides Housing Access Services to support people with disabilities in connecting to housing in therir community and moving to places of their own. The Arc partners with other organizations in Minnesota to advocate for improved quality in disability services. And The Arc is an emerging leader in the development of person-centered services so individuals and their families have a voice in directing their plans and choosing services and supports that are aligned to achieve them.
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WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
October 26, 2017
SKILLS
- Special Needs
- Basic Computer Skills
- Advocacy
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 5-8 hours per month, 6 month commitment