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WALK TO CURE ARTHRITIS Volunteers, Lake Merced SF
ORGANIZATION: Arthritis Foundation - Northern CA
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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78 people are interested
The Arthritis Foundation's Walk to Cure Arthritis raises funds to fight and cure the nation's #1 cause of disability. Money raised from the Arthritis Walk will help fund the mission of the Arthritis Foundation, which is bolding pursuing a cure for America’s #1 cause of disability, while championing the fight against arthritis with life-changing resources, science, advocacy and community connections.
Volunteers are needed on Saturday, May 5th to make sure the event runs smoothly. Following is a partial list of assignments:
Set-up Crew - Assist with set-up, place signage, drop-off tables, water and cups
Clean-up Crew - Assist with clean-up and break-down of equipment
Course Monitors - Setup/mark course, supervise traffic along the course route
Greeters - Greet participants as they arrive, direct them to registration tables
Pre-Registration - Check-in participants, collect money, pass out route map
T-Shirt Table - Monitors Distribute T-Shirts
Starting/Finishing Line Attendants - Cheer participants at the starting/Finish point
Booth Attendants - Hand out AF materials and sign-in e-advocates
Refreshment Helpers - Set-up tables, hand out refreshments
Water Station Attendants - pass out water during and at the end of the event
Floaters - Assist with various assignments throughout the event
Water Stop Captains - Supervising the water stops *************************************************************************************
Did you know... --Arthritis is the #1 cause of physical disability in the country. - over 54 million Americans have doctor-diagnosed arthritis. Women outnumber men 3 to 1. Locally, over 2 million live with some form of arthritis. --Arthritis costs the U.S. over $128 billion each year in direct medical expense and lost productivity. - more than 300,000 American children have some form of arthritis (more than cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy and sickle cell anemia combined). Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis is one of the most common chronic illnesses in children. CA has more than 10% of all cases, making it the #1 state for JA (38,000 cases).
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About Arthritis Foundation - Northern CA
Location:
90 New Montgomery St. Suite 710, San Francisco, CA 94105, US
Mission Statement
The Arthritis Foundation is boldly pursuing a cure for America's #1 cause of disability. We’re championing the fight to conquer arthritis with life-changing science, resources, advocacy and community connections.
Description
What We Do: Conquer Arthritis
By advancing research, advocacy and disease management support, the Arthritis Foundation helps you navigate the many challenges arthritis brings. You can easily make powerful connections that lead to real, meaningful change.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Lake MercedSunset Parking LotSunset Blvd & Lake Merced BlvdSan Francisco, CA 94132
DATE POSTED
October 23, 2018
SKILLS
- Customer Service
- Fundraising
- Event Planning / Management
- Event Management
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 15
- Minimum of 3 hrs