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Arthritis Foundation
Created: 06/22/09
Last Modified: 10/11/09
Organization Information
Issue Area(s)
Health, Children, Youth & Education, Law, Politics & Advocacy
Mission Statement
The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases.
Volunteer Opportunities
Many opportunities exist including day-of event staffing (registration, set-up, etc.), assisting with bi-annual Kids Get Arthritis Too activities (counselors, crafts, etc.), to advocacy efforts on behalf of those with arthritis. Additionally, volunteers can be trained to speak to groups and companies about the Arthritis Foundation and facts about arthritis.
Pre-Requisites
n/a
Group Projects & Internships
Group projects offered?
No.

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Internships offered?
No.

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Community-Based Teaching and Learning
CBTL information for this agency has not yet been added.
Family-friendly opportunities
Yes. Day-of event opportunities are perfect for families, such as assisting with refreshments, course direction (walks and runs) and set-up and clean-up.
Offers and/or benefits from a walk or run event
Run/Walk information for this agency has not yet been added.
Organization Contact
Primary Contact: Kim Rosenthal
Title: Director of Volunteer Services
Phone: (314) 991-9333 ext. 1301
Website:http://easternmissouri.arthritis.org
Email Address: krosenth@arthritis.org
Best Way to Contact: e-mail
Organization Location
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Distance: 5 miles
Primary Address/Office Location:
9433 Olive Boulevard, Suite 100
St. Louis, Missouri 63132
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Need More Help?
Contact us for more assistance
communityservice@wustl.edu
935-5599
Danforth University Center, room 250
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spacerbracket"I think that community service is something that if you try it once, you’ll just be hooked. You learn a lot from the people that you serve and the people that you serve with. You learn how to accept help."
-Emily Dawson, '02
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