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ALS - Volunteer for Person with Disabilities (Coon Rapids, MN)
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Location:
Coon Rapids, Minnesota, 55448, United States
Organization:
The ALS Association, Minnesota Chapter
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Start date:
August 19, 2009
Sex:
All are welcome
Language(s):
English
Last updated:
August 18, 2009
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End date:
December 31, 2009
Age:
Seniors (65 and over), Adults (18-64)
Area of Focus:
Disability Issues
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Description:
Make a meaningful difference! Serve a person with ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. Help make life easier for him and his wife.
Because of the paralyzing and chronic condition, persons with ALS often have immeasurable amounts of difficulty doing common daily tasks or are simply unable to do them. A volunteer could play an important role in reducing stress level and increasing quality of life by helping in the home with one or more of these tasks:
- Clean
- Laundry
- Scrap Booking
- Assist with returning emails
Day: Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sat or Sun
Time: Anytime between 7:30 a.m. and 9 p.m.
Frequency: Twice a month, 2-3 hrs.
Location: Coon Rapids, MN 55448
For safety reasons and to equip volunteers in this position, a screening process and training is required that includes:
- Volunteer Application
- Interview and Orientation (1.5 hours)
- Reference Checks
- Background Check
Must be 18 years or older.
Although it is not contagious, ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, resulting in muscle weakness and paralysis.
How to Apply:
Contact:
Stephanie Manthei, Volunteer Coordinator
The ALS Association, MN Chapter
(888) or (612) 672-0484
Fax: (612) 672-0484
Stephanie@alsmn.org
www.alsmn.org
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http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/VolunteerOpportunity/177077-322/c
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