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Advocacy Conference Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Accord
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2 people are interested
Community Involvement Programs (CIP) offers a broad scope of programs that help the people we serve live their greatest lives. Our services promote wellness, safety and recovery for people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities and or mental health diagnoses. As part of its efforts, CIP will participate in the 2019 Minnesota Self Advocacy Conference in order to better champion the rights of people with disabilities.
Impact
Volunteers will play an important role providing support and helping event attendees as they have fun at event activities, develop social networks and learn self-advocacy skills.
Description
At the 2019 Minnesota Self Advocacy Conference at the Mystic Lake Center on Friday March 8 th and Saturday March 9 th there will be a variety of opportunities for volunteers to have fun and provide event support. Different volunteer activities at the event include distributing t-shirts, assisting at the photo booth, answering questions, iPad assistance and supporting people to express themselves through art. At the conference the availability of volunteer support activities may be dependent on need, capacity and demand and will be determined on a first come first serve basis. If need for one volunteer activity area dies down, volunteers can leave or volunteer for another activity at the conference. In addition to this, conference volunteers in general will set up tables, provide directions, replenish snacks, help vendors coming to set up and provide general support. Attending the event will free for volunteers.
Benefits to Volunteer
- Have fun volunteering and meeting new people
- Free snacks and event admission
- Attend event workshops before or after volunteering
Qualifications
- Enjoy making a difference in the field of disability advocacy
- Be patient, kind and welcoming towards others
- Have reliable transportation to and from the event location
Commitment and Location:
The Minnesota Self Advocacy Conference will take place at the Mystic Lake Center, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd NW, Prior Lake, MN 55372 and will be held on Friday March 8 th and Saturday March 9 th. There will be three possible time slots for volunteers. On Friday March 8 th the slots of 7:45 am to 11:45 am and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm are available. On Saturday March 9 th there is also a timeslot from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. It is requested that volunteers sign up for at least one timeslot.
Contact: Jonathan Zaharin | Volunteer Coordinator | jzaharin@cipmn.org | (612) 547-0533
More opportunities with Accord
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About Accord
Location:
Suite 1, 1600 Broadway Northeast, Minneapolis, MN 55413, US
Mission Statement
As listeners, learners and leaders, we will stand with and support people with disabilities in their communities as they pursue their personal dreams and goals.
Description
We're here to help people cope with the issues surrounding social injustice, low income, aging, and homelessness -- and, in doing so, to help them live their greatest lives.
Since 1971, we've been meeting people where they are and bringing them what they need to live as independently, creatively, and fully as possible. We offer a variety of services and supports, which have all been developed as a result of listening to and understanding the needs of the people we serve, their loved ones and their communities.
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2400 Mystic Lake Blvd NWPrior Lake, MN 55372
DATE POSTED
January 14, 2019
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