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2 people are interested
Neighborhood Walk to Defeat ALS Support Volunteer, Broward
ORGANIZATION: The ALS Association - Florida
Please visit the new page to apply.
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2 people are interested
The ALS Association Florida Chapter has transitioned all Spring Walks to Defeat ALS to a virtual, one-day event on Saturday, August 1 st. Individuals and teams will be "walking their way" in the home, around the home or neighborhood, or by caravan in their area.
Volunteers needed to "Adopt a Team" - assist the Team Captain for a couple hours a week as follows:
Remotely:
-Making weekly phone calls to team members to check in and encourage fundraising (mid-June until virtual walk day 8/1)
-Making phone calls to team members during both Team Weeks to encourage daily fundraising activities as outlined in their guides; there are 2 team weeks, June 15-19 and July 13-17, prior to the Walk Your Way event
-Assisting to secure donations from local merchants to use as prizes
-Helping promote the event, such as with postings on "Next Door" or a Community Facebook page or calendar
-Helping promote the team, such as by posting a video about the walk route
On Neighborhood site:
-Participating day-of (8/1) in a way you are comfortable (walking or driving)
-If the team you are matched with wins an item (from reaching fundraising goals), picking up and delivering the item, if possible (such as a snack)
CONTACT:
Vincenza Cuvin, Regional Development Manager, vcuvin@alsafl.org or 813.637.9000, ext. 119, to be matched with a Team!
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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
General neighborhoods in the areaBroward, FL 33330
DATE POSTED
June 11, 2020
SKILLS
- Event Management
- Fundraising
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- A few hours a week starting immediately and leading up to Saturday, August 1st.