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Event Volunteers Needed in Sacramento, CA

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ORGANIZATION: The Arc of California

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Three of California's most prominent disability rights advocacy nonprofits: The Arc of California, Easterseals and United Cerebral Palsy, will be hosting a two-day event on Tuesday, April 1 and Wednesday, April 2 at the California State Capitol in Sacramento. It's called "DisCo at the Capitol: California Disability Community Advocacy Conference." The event will be two full days and we are looking for volunteers to help work the event in various roles. There will be about 200 attending day 1 and about 500 people attending day 2. Meals will be provided to volunteers. We are flexibule on the amount of hours a volunteer can offer, and the time of day available . The events are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. This event is for individuals with developmental disabilities (autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, etc), as well as their caregivers and support staff, and other allies in the disability community. Learn more at discoatthecapitol-dot-org

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About The Arc of California

Location:

455 Capitol Mall, Suite 235, Sacramento, CA 95814, US

Mission Statement

The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.

Description

The Arc of California, in partnership with Easterseals and United Cerebral Palsy, are hosting their annual advocacy conference on April 1 and April 2 called "DisCo at the Capitol: California Disability Community Advocacy Conference." During this two day event we expect 200 people on Day 1 and 500+ people on Day 2. Many in attendance will be people with developmental disabilities (autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, etc.). We will provide lunch both days. We need at least 5 people on each day to help us work the check in desks, work the lunch buffet, direct parking, collect garbage left on tables, help with set up and break down, and support the event as needed. Our event website is discoatthecapitol.org Thank you for your consideration.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
People with Disabilities
Advocacy & Human Rights, People with Disabilities

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

1315 10th StreetSacramento, CA 95814

(38.57672,-121.4937)
 

SKILLS

  • Critical Thinking
  • Multi-Tasking
  • Organization
  • People Skills
  • Problem Solving

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups
  • Private Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Four-Hour Minimum
  • Previous event experience is desired, but not necessary. Able to stand for up to 4 hours, although we can make accommodations for any physical limitations. A connection to the disability community and our mission of equity and inclusion a plus.

Private Group Details

  • Group Size Range 1 - 50+
  • Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park)
  • No Donation

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