About Prader-Willi California Foundation Annual State Conference

Prader-Willi California Foundation (PWCF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people born with Prader-Willi syndrome and their families.

Volunteer Opportunity: PWCF is in need of volunteers to help with their Youth & Adult Program during their annual state conference Play with children and adults with Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) and their siblings while their parents attend an education conference about this disorder. Assist the kids and adults with PWS with the day’s activities, including arts & crafts, and games while you learn about this rare syndrome in a relaxed atmosphere.

What is Prader-Willi Syndrome? PWS is a non-inherited genetic disorder that causes among myriad other symptoms, muscle weakness, delayed developmental milestones, cognitive impairment, emotional regulation difficulties, impaired metabolic system and hyperphagia – an unrelenting, physiological drive to eat and an inability to feel satiated after eating. PWS is the most common genetic cause of obesity identified to date. People with PWS have life-long struggles with both physical and cognitive challenges.

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2015

Location: LAX Crowne Plaza- 5985 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045 (310) 642-7500

Times: Volunteers needed to serve
All Day
7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
or
Half Day Shifts
Morning Shift: 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Afternoon Shift: 12:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Extras: A light snack will be provided to all volunteers (and a light lunch to those who volunteer all day) and a Certificate of Community or Volunteers Service upon request.

Application Process

To sign-up or for questions, contact Emily Dame via email at [email protected] (preferred) or at 310-372-5053.