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Visit A Woman Affected By ALS & Brighten Her Day! (Kilkenny)
ORGANIZATION: The ALS Association, MN/ND/SD Chapter
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An 82-year-old woman with ALS recently moved from the Twin Cities to live with her daughter in Kilkenny. She had 2 ALS Association volunteers visit her in her old home and would really love to have visitors in her new location. It would be most helpful for volunteers to simply visit and provide companionship, but there also may be opportunities to help with light housekeeping, reading (she has low vision), etc.
Scheduling can be flexible based on what works for the volunteer: if you'd like to help a neighbor in need, we'd love to hear from you! This opportunity is part of the ALS Association's Family Assistance Program: https://www.als.org/mn-nd-sd/mn-nd-sd/local-care-services/family-assistance-program
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About The ALS Association, MN/ND/SD Chapter
Location:
1919 University Avenue West, Suite 175, St. Paul, MN 55104, 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
What is ALS?
ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) is a degenerative disease of the central nervous system. ALS results in the progressive weakness of voluntary muscles which often leads to total paralysis. There is no known cause or cure for ALS. People with ALS typically live between two and five years after being diagnosed.
How does The ALS Association help?
We fulfill our mission by offering programs, services, and equipment free of charge to anyone affected by ALS residing in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
- Durable Medical Equipment Loan Pool
- Communication and Assistive Device Program
- Family Respite Services
- Volunteer Help
- Support Services
Our work is funded by individual donations and the money raised by our special events.
CAUSE AREAS
Health & Medicine,
People with Disabilities,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
A Private HomeKilkenny, MN 56052
(44.3213 ,-93.553 )
DATE POSTED
February 28, 2023
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Online interest form (https://forms.office.com/r/zkWNHBajwi), phone or Zoom interview, 2 references. Volunteers must also be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for our families' safety.