1 in 3 Floridians are affected by arthritis, including over 16,000 children in the state! We are looking for a few new committee members to assist in planning the 2021 Walk to Cure Arthritis in Broward County! The Walk is the flagship event for the Arthritis Foundation. This year the Walk will feature a virtual option and a socially distanced team tailgate celebration on May 15th. Volunteers on the committee can assist with a variety of areas including, event planning, in-kind donations, marketing & promotions, silent auction, kid's activities, team & sponsor recruitment, and more.
Meetings are held virtually once per month for an hour. Join a wonderful group of volunteers who are helping the arthritis community! Please contact Melissa Hughey at mhughey@arthritis.org to learn more!
9500 Koger Blvd N, Suite #102, St Petersburg, FL 33702, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases.
Description
The Arthritis Foundation is the only national not-for-profit organization that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions. Founded in 1948, with headquarters in Atlanta, the Arthritis Foundation has multiple service points located throughout the country. The Arthritis Foundation is the largest private, not-for-profit contributor to arthritis research in the world, funding more than $380 million in research grants since 1948. The foundation helps people take control of arthritis by providing public health education; pursuing public policy and legislation; and conducting evidence-based programs to improve the quality of life for those living with arthritis.
Children & Youth
Health & Medicine
People with Disabilities
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
3301 College AveFort Lauderdale, FL33314
(26.07881,-80.24013)
DATE POSTED
February 12, 2021
SKILLS
Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
Event Planning / Management
Fundraising
Community Outreach
Organization
People Skills
GOOD FOR
Teens
People 55+
Group
REQUIREMENTS
One hour per month for virtual meeting; some additional time in between meetings to work on projects.
