- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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28 people are interested
Volunteers Needed for the 2018 Atlanta Walk to Defeat ALS!
ORGANIZATION: The ALS Association Georgia Chapter
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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28 people are interested
Join the volunteer team and we'll find a spot that fits you on Walk Day! We NEED YOU to help with one of these amazing opportunities:
- Meet-n-Greet
- Setup walk route cones
- Monitor walk route & cheer on walkers
- Route monitors - hand out beverages and assist those in need
- Food & Beverage Tent
- T-shirt Tent
- Breakdown the event
You'll receive a fabulous volunteer T-Shirt, kudos from all the staff, and have an amazing time seeing the dedicated Walk Teams at this annual event!
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About The ALS Association Georgia Chapter
Location:
5881 Glenridge Dr, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30328, US
Mission Statement
The mission of The ALS Association Georgia Chapter is to lead the fight to cure and treat ALS through global cutting-edge research, and to empower 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 of Georgia is the only local nationally not-for-profit organization dedicated solely to the fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and the support of ALS patients and their caregivers. Primary responsibilities of The ALS Association of Georgia include:
-Basic Services: support of patients, families and caregivers through information and referrals, home visits, support groups, and coordination of medical care.-Specialized Programs: Equipment loan, enabling patients to have access to equipment not covered by insurance; Children's counseling, for children of ALS patients who are in crisis because of their parent's illness; Respite care, allowing caregivers brief periods of rest while a trained healthcare aide assists the patient.
-Public Education and Awareness: To increase the understanding of ALS within the general public, and to provide in-service training to the healthcare community.
-Research Support: of projects coordinated by the National Office of The ALS AssociationCAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Georgia World Congress Center-International Plaza285 Andrew Young Blvd NWAtlanta, GA 30313
DATE POSTED
July 6, 2018
SKILLS
- Organization
- Fundraising
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 13
- 4 hours
- Great opportunity for school or churches