- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
Volunteers for the Annual Iowa Parkinson's Disease Conference
ORGANIZATION: Iowa Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
This is a full-day conference primarily for people with Parkinson’s and their family members and caregivers. We have volunteer needs for attendee registration/check in and manning each of the breakout sessions that take place before and after lunch. In each breakout session, we have 7 talks taking place in different rooms. One volunteer will be in each room. Volunteers should be able to do a lot of walking/standing. The duties are as follows:
- Make sure microphone and equipment/chairs in room are set up
- Greet speaker with gift bag (if not already given)
- Greet attendees as they come in and give out evaluations as the come in
- Introduce speaker
- If technical difficulties occur - make sure that the church tech staff is notified
- Watch the time
- Collect evaluations at the end of the session
- Be available throughout the day to orient people at conference venue.
All volunteers will get a free T-shirt, free admission to conference and free continental breakfast/sack lunch.
A volunteer can do just one breakout session or both breakout sessions. Need approx. 10-15 volunteers for manning breakout sessions.
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About Iowa Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association
Location:
Iowa Parkinson Disease Information and Referral Ce, American Parkinson Disease Association, Des Moines, IA 50309, US
Mission Statement
To ease the burden and find a cure for Iowans impacted by Parkinson's in communities across Iowa. Parkinson's disease is a neurological disorder that has no cure and no exact cause. It is a progressive disease that often impacts one's quality of life significantly. As an organization we want anyone who has Parkinson's to know they are not alone in their diagnosis. We want them and their family members to understand that there is a place they can call and ask questions and seek information. We want Iowans impacted by Parkinson's to know they are not alone.
Description
The Chapter funds an Information and Referral Center. The Center is the community outreach arm of the organization is staffed by a full-time coordinator. The Information and Referral Center has a helpline that people can call and ask questions, request resources or be referred to support groups/specialists around the state. In conjunction with the Chapter, the Center organizes two conferences a year and other annual educational events. The Chapter and the Center also publishes a tri-annual magazine, Live It! with a circulation of over 3500. With a network of over 35 support groups, the Center also helps establish and maintain Parkinson's support groups around the state of Iowa.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Lutheran Church of Hope925 Jordan Creek PkwyWest Des Moines, IA 50266
DATE POSTED
February 20, 2018
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 14
- 2-8 hours