- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Volunteers Needed for The ALS Association's 2019 Legacy Social
ORGANIZATION: The ALS Association: Iowa
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
The ALS Association Iowa Chapter is looking for volunteers to help at the 2019 Michael R. Myers ALS Memorial Legacy Social. The event takes place on Thursday, July 25th. Volunteers will help monitor the silent auction at the event. We are looking for 2 volunteers to help from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm and 2 volunteers to help from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm. Volunteers are welcome to work both shifts if they would like.
To sign up or for more information please visit: https://thealsassociationiowachapter.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?start_over&id=39366
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About The ALS Association: Iowa
Location:
3636 WESTOWN PKWY STE 204, WDM, IA 50266, US
Mission Statement
Leading the fight to treat and cure ALS through global research and nationwide advocacy while also empowering 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 is the only not-for-profit health organization in Iowa dedicated solely to the fight against ALS. As the preeminent ALS organization, The Association leads the way in research, patient and community services, public education, and advocacy - giving help and hope to those facing the disease.
The ALS Association, Iowa provides direct services, resources and support to Iowans affected by ALS through our care services and programs. The core Chapter services include:
Home Visits
Equipment Loan Program
Quality of Life Grant Program
Patient and Family Support Groups
ALS Specific Clinics
Care Specific Advocacy
Volunteer Program
Communication and Assistive Device Program
Information and Referral Services
Community/Healthcare Education
Over 85% of the money raised through The ALS Association, Iowa stays local to provide services to Iowans impacted by ALS. We also support global, cutting-edge ALS research and participate in state and federal advocacy efforts to find additional treatments and a cure. There are approximately 250 Iowans living with ALS at any given time and our organization has grown from providing services to a handful of patients with ALS in the Des Moines area in 2003 to serving 220+ patients statewide in 2015.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center833 5th AvenueDes Moines, IA 50309
DATE POSTED
June 27, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 2-4 hours depending on if volunteers sign up for more than one shift