- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Event Day Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: The ALS Association - Florida
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Walk to Defeat ALS(r)-raising funds and awareness to fight ALS.
Simply send me your name, contact information (address, phone #), and age. If you have a preferred task, please let me know; otherwise, we’ll be happy to assign!
EVENT DATE: Saturday, March 3 rd
LOCATION: Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL
EVENT TIME: 9:00 AM Check-In, 10:00 AM Walk begins
http://web.alsa.org/Sarasota
VOLUNTEER SHIFTS AVAILABLE:
Early Set Up: Approximate Shift Times: 6:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Arrive extra early and assist with unloading supplies, sign building, and setting up tables in specified areas. May need to lift up to 20 pounds.
Second Shift Set Up: Approximate Shift Times: 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Place signs and hang banners. Get tents ready for Walkers by setting up tables and tablecloths.
Maintenance/Runner: Approximate Shift Times: 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Crucial to a smoothly run event! Requires flexibility: does a tent need extra chairs; does a rest stop need more water?
Registration/Check-in: Approximate Shift Times: 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Meet, greet and sign-in the participants (walkers). Responsibility of collecting pledges from participants. A GREAT location for groups of volunteers!
T-Shirts Approximate Shift Times: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hand t-shirts to qualified Walkers. Will be made aware of "t-shirt rules."
Greeters/Hospitality: Approximate Shift Times: 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Welcome Walkers, answer questions, point people in the right direction. Need to be friendly and cheerful.
Route Monitoring/Cheerleading: Approximate Shift Times: 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Cheer on participants and provide refreshments. Assist in keeping the area clean and stocked. A GREAT location for groups of volunteers!
Advocacy: Approximate Shift Times: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Encourage people to sign petitions and become advocates themselves. Could be out mingling and recruiting signatures or behind a table answering questions about the disease.
Photography/Videography: Approximate Shift Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Shutterbugs needed to capture those "Kodak" moments! Professional or educational background in photography requested. Digital Videographers also needed. Photos to be uploaded within the week.
Kidzone: Approximate Shift Times: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Fun-loving volunteers to handle face-painting and other children’s activities. Need to enjoy children and be willing to get a little messy!
Tear Down/Clean Up: Approximate Shift Times: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Help pack up the event and load up cars/vans. Site must be left clean. Be able to lift up to 20 pounds.
More opportunities with The ALS Association - Florida
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The ALS Association - Florida
Location:
501 E. Kennedy Blvd, Suite 1400, Tampa, FL 33602, US
Mission Statement
To discover treatments and a cure for ALS, and to serve, advocate for, and empower people affected by ALS to live their lives to the fullest.
Description
Established in 1985, The ALS Association (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Assn) is the only national nonprofit organization fighting ALS on every front. By leading the way in global research, providing assistance for people with ALS, coordinating multidisciplinary care through certified clinical care centers, and fostering government partnerships, The Association builds hope and enhances quality of life while aggressively searching for new treatments and a cure.
As the preeminent ALS organization, The Association leads the way in research, care services, public education, and public policy - giving help and hope to those facing the disease. The Association provides comprehensive patient services and support to the ALS community. The mission of The ALS Association is to discover treatments and a cure for ALS, and to serve, advocate for, and empower people affected by ALS to live their lives to the fullest.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Phillippi Estates Park5500 S Tamiami TrailSarasota, FL 34231
DATE POSTED
February 13, 2018
SKILLS
- Organization
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Multi-Tasking
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- 2.5 to 4 hours the morning of Saturday, 3.3.18