Help A Woman With ALS Through Meal Prep & Visiting (Rapid City)

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ORGANIZATION: The ALS Association: MN/ND/SD

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A 73-year-old woman with ALS would love a volunteer to help her with meal prep on an "as-needed" basis. She would also appreciate a volunteer to simply come visit. Her schedule is quite flexible any day or time during the week.

If you enjoy cooking and/or chatting, we'd love to hear from you! This opportunity is part of the ALS Association's Family Assistance Program:

https://www.als.org/support/programs/family-assistance-program

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About The ALS Association: MN/ND/SD

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
Health & Medicine, People with Disabilities, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

A Private HomeRapid City, SD 57701

(44.14003,-103.197105)
 

DATE POSTED

July 9, 2024

SKILLS

  • Cooking / Catering
  • People Skills
  • Relationship Building
  • Verbal / Written Communication

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Flexible/as needed
  • Online interest form (https://alsa.tfaforms.net/133), phone or Zoom interview, 2 references.

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