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2 people are interested
Support Group Facilitator
ORGANIZATION: Muscular Dystrophy Association - Greater Sacramento and Northern NV
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2 people are interested
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is seeking a volunteer to serve as support group facilitator for a quarterly group for people living with Muscular Dystrophy and their caregivers. We are looking for someone with experience as a social worker, counselor, has mindfulness training or has experience supporting people with life-threatening conditions, addressing grief and loss and related support group experience.
The group would meet monthly in Sacramento, CA
Who we are?
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is leading the fight to free individuals - and the families who love them - from the harmful effects of muscular dystrophy, ALS and related muscle-debilitating diseases. Together with our supporters, we’re helping kids and adults live longer and grow stronger. And here is how:
Cure: Finding research breakthroughs across related diseases,
Care: Caring for kids and adults from day one at 150 MDA care centers at top hospitals in US and Puerto Rico
Champion: empowering families with services and support.
To learn more, look at our website: www.mda.org
What is Muscular Dystrophy?
Muscular Dystrophy is an umbrella term used to describe the 43 different muscle conditions that MDA offers assistance to. They range from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy to Spinal Muscular Atrophy and lesser known ones such as Bethlem Myopathy. All of these muscle-debilitating diseases take away physical strength, independence, and life."
More opportunities with Muscular Dystrophy Association - Greater Sacramento and Northern NV
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About Muscular Dystrophy Association - Greater Sacramento and Northern NV
Location:
3010 Lava Ridge Court, Suite #160, Roseville, CA 95661, US
Mission Statement
MDA works in your community to combat neuromuscular disease through (1) basic and applied scientific investigation, (2) local comprehensive programs of medical services and clinical care, and (3) widespread professional and public health education. Thanks to the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon, brought to you and thousands of other viewers in your area by a nearby "Love Network" TV station on Labor Day weekend, and many other local fund-raising projects involving all sectors of the community, MDA has been able to organize and maintain a variety of programs and services.
Description
The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) fights over 43 neuromuscular diseases affecting more than a million Americans. MDA is the nation's leading non-profit organization providing research and services on Amyotrophic Lateral Scelerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease). The Association offers hope and help through program of worldwide research, comprehensive services, and professional and public health education. Locally, MDA services approximately 1400 client families.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1650 Response RoadSacramento, CA 95815
DATE POSTED
January 17, 2018
SKILLS
- Case Work / Management
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Healthcare
- Social Work
- Community Outreach
- Family Therapy
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- 2 hours per month (Saturday)