- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Help a Woman with ALS in Stanton with Cleaning, Laundry, Hobbies and More!
ORGANIZATION: The ALS Association: Iowa
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
A woman in Stanton living with ALS is looking for a few volunteers to help with dusting, vacuuming, folding laundry, playing games/cards and visiting. She would like to have a volunteer with her every week for 5-6 hours total, though this can be spread out over multiple volunteers.
This opportunity is part of our Volunteer Family Assistance Program*. Find out more about this program by visiting tinyurl.com/alsafap.
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About The ALS Association: Iowa
Location:
3636 WESTOWN PKWY STE 204, WDM, IA 50266, US
Mission Statement
Leading the fight to treat and cure ALS through global research and nationwide advocacy while also empowering people with Lou Gehrig’s Disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and support.
Description
The ALS Association is the only not-for-profit health organization in Iowa dedicated solely to the fight against ALS. As the preeminent ALS organization, The Association leads the way in research, patient and community services, public education, and advocacy - giving help and hope to those facing the disease.
The ALS Association, Iowa provides direct services, resources and support to Iowans affected by ALS through our care services and programs. The core Chapter services include:
Home Visits
Equipment Loan Program
Quality of Life Grant Program
Patient and Family Support Groups
ALS Specific Clinics
Care Specific Advocacy
Volunteer Program
Communication and Assistive Device Program
Information and Referral Services
Community/Healthcare Education
Over 85% of the money raised through The ALS Association, Iowa stays local to provide services to Iowans impacted by ALS. We also support global, cutting-edge ALS research and participate in state and federal advocacy efforts to find additional treatments and a cure. There are approximately 250 Iowans living with ALS at any given time and our organization has grown from providing services to a handful of patients with ALS in the Des Moines area in 2003 to serving 220+ patients statewide in 2015.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
XXXXXStanton, IA 51573
DATE POSTED
September 10, 2020
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training