Good afternoon,

 

I hope you're doing great! I want to apologize for cross emailing. Please forward the followig message to your contacts. We are in need of volunteers currently searching for 100-200 volunteers to work for a minimum of 4 hours. I would be very thankful. Our first volunteer orientation will be in July. Volunteers needed by the end of July but volunteers will be accepted until the beginning of August.

 

Sincerely,

Melinda Vargas

Volunteer Chair 2012

American Diabetes Association

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 Volunteers Needed!

 

Dear Potential Volunteer:

 

Right now, the American Diabetes Association is preparing for its largest Latino event of the year – Feria de Salud, scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 18, 2012. Every year in New York City the ADA holds this free annual health event for Latinos at St. Mary’s Park; the average attendance is 4,000 people.  Through fun and informative workshops and activities, community members learn more about diabetes, the importance of making healthy food choices and being physically active on a regular basis.

 

You will be assigned a 4 hour shift between the hours of 9am and 7pm on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at St. Mary’s Park (St. Ann's Avenue and East 146th St, Bronx, NY).   Following is a list of volunteer opportunities:

 

§  Greeters/Registration Officers:

-        Greeters/Floaters: Meet and greet attendees at various points in the park, direct public to where they need to go (main stage activities, workshops, etc.)

-        Registration: Sign-in people, distribute goody bags, ensure completion of registration materials

§  Area Assistants:

-        Kid Zone: Assist with activities, support vendor needs/requests, maintain order

-        Main Stage:  Assist stage manager with program run (speakers, demonstrations, etc.); encourage audience participation in activities and presentations

-        Health & Flavor Presentation: Assist chef with preparation and distribution of food samples to audience.

-        Maintenance: Assist with maintaining an orderly and clean park environment

-        Senior Zone: Assist with activities, distribution of food, support vendor needs/requests

-        Health Screening Area: Support vendor needs/requests, ‘drive’ attendees to area

-        VIP Tent: Assist with photo opportunities, maintain supplies (beverages, etc), provide assistance to staff

-        Volunteer Area: Assist with volunteer registration, distribution of t-shirts, food and beverage

-          Workshops: Assist with sign- in sheets, handouts, goody bags distribution and support speaker

 

Please fill out the attached registration form and return it via fax:  212-725-8916, Attn: Helene Velazquez or you can fill out the registration form online:

 

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9XMFXFP (English)

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9NYPCVV (Spanish)

 

Please feel free to call Melinda Vargas if you have any questions: 212-725-4925 ext. 3443 or [log in to unmask]

 

Thank you again for your interest in volunteering for Feria de Salud; volunteers are assigned on a first come, first serve basis.

 

 

 American Diabetes Association

Feria de Salud - 2012 Registration Form

 

To volunteer, you must complete and return this form to the American Diabetes Association. You may:

§  send it via US mail to:  American Diabetes Association, 333 Seventh Avenue – 17^th Floor New York, NY  10001, Attention: Helene Velazquez

§  fax it to 212-725-8916, or

§  email it to [log in to unmask]

 Please print information clearly and legibly.

 

First Name: ____________________________  Last Name: _______________________________   Address: _____________________________________________________  Apt #______________   City: ____________________  State: __________  Zip Code: _________  Date of Birth: __________   Day Telephone Number: ___________________ Evening Telephone Number: _________________   Email Address: ____________________________________________________________________

 Please indicate your 1^st and 2^nd choice. Assignments will be made on a first response system:

 Greeter/Registration (choose one from below):

 ____ Greeter/Floater

 ____ Registration Officer

 Area Assistants (choose one or two from below):

 ____ Kid Zone    ____ Main Stage    ____ Maintenance    ____ Senior Zone      ____ Screening Area   

 ____ VIP     ____ Volunteer Area    ____ Workshops      ____Health & Flavor (please attach resume)

 

DATE	¨  Shift One	¨  Shift Two	¨  Shift Three	¨  Shift Four	¨  All Day
Saturday, August 18, 2012	9am – 1pm	11am – 3pm	1pm – 5pm	3pm  - 7pm	11am – 6pm
RSVP Volunteer Training	MUST ATTEND ONE TRAINING SESSION	¨  Monday July 9 6pm-7pm	¨  Wednesday July 11 6pm-7pm	¨  On-site 1 hour 8/18/2012	Location: 333 Seventh Ave. 17th Floor NY, NY

 

ARE YOU AVAILABLE TO VOLUNTEER ON THE RAINDATE AUGUST 25, 2012?    YES____  OR  NO______