Make a meaningful difference! Serve a mother with ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. Help make life easier for her.
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%newline%Because of the paralyzing and chronic condition, persons with ALS are unable to do daily tasks. A volunteer could play an important role in reducing stress level and...
Make a meaningful difference! Serve a mother with ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. Help make life easier for her.
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%newline%Because of the paralyzing and chronic condition, persons with ALS are unable to do daily tasks. 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:
%newline%- Cleaning
%newline%- Household Chores
%newline%- Meals
%newline%- Visit Person with ALS
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%newline%Day/Time: Flexible
%newline%Frequency: Twice a month, 2-3 hrs
%newline%Location: XXX 192nd Ave. NW, Cedar, MN 55011
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%newline%For safety reasons and to equip volunteers in this position, a screening process and training is required that includes:
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%newline%- Volunteer Application
%newline%- Interview and Orientation (1.5 hours)
%newline%- Reference Checks
%newline%- Background Check
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%newline%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.
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