The Intern or Volunteer selected will work closely with Executive Director and Executive Assistant in the planning the weekly member activities.

Qualified candidates should be a self-motivated individual able to interact with donors, volunteers and staff will possess a professional,, service-oriented attitude, enthusiastically performing a wide variety of tasks, including:  contract negotiation, event development, project preparation and staffing. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organize and execute the weekend activities program.
• Perform all tasks related to activities scheduling, including contract negotiation with service providers (such as the Art Museum, Franklin Institute, Philadelphia Phillies, etc) as well as create trip sheets for the Facilitators
• Create a monthly calendar for the members and assist the web designer to have all information on the web site
• Perform all tasks related to event transportation for members and volunteers
• Field all phone calls and correspondence, including e-mail related to each event
• Document payment for database for each event where applicable.
• Perform follow-up evaluations with members and staff regarding each event
• Assist with the clerical and administrative tasks related to the agency’s function, working with the Executive Assistant.
• Serve on-call for the weekend activities.
• Supervise the mailings of monthly calendars by member volunteers.
• Perform any other functions and tasks of the position assigned by the Executive Director or Executive Assistant

Interested parties should email their cover letter and resume to rubinL@aaddpa.org or send it to:  Larry I. Rubin, Executive Director, Association for Adults with Developmental Disabilities, 261 Old York Road, Suite A50, Jenkintown, PA  19046.

The Intern or Volunteer selected will work closely with Executvie Director and Public Relations Committee in preparing and editing organizational publications for internatl and extrernal audiences.  Intern will also me in charge of posting to agencies facebook and twitter account on a regular basis.

Qualified candidates should be a self-motivated individual able to interact with donors, members, parents and staff will possess a professional, service-oriented attitude, enthusiastically performing a wide variety of tasks, including:  client & member interaction, event publicity, monthly newsletter and coordination of agency speaking engagements.  Excellent writing and communication skills with ability to translate organizational goals and priorities into lively engaging and clear communication.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare or edit organizational publications for internal and external audiences, including member monthly newsletter and annual report.
• Respond to requests for information from the media and the ability to establish strong working relationships with key media outlets through out the community.
• Prepare press releases and talking points for agency administration
• Manage and create content on agency website, face book page and other social media outlets
• Organize agency participation in local community special events
• Work with agency programs on the promotion of fund raising ideas to coordinate these activities and assure success
• Establish and coordinate an Agency Speaker’s Bureau to orient and educate the community about the mission and services of Association for Adults with Developmental Disabilities.
• Other duties as assigned Executive Director or Special Events Committee.

Interested parties should email their cover letter and resume to rubinL@addpa.org or send it to:  Larry I. Rubin, Executive Director, Association for Adults with Developmental Disabilities, 261 Old York Road, Suite A50, Jenkintown, PA  19046.

The Intern or Volunteer selected will work closely with Executive Director and Special Events Committee in the planning and execution of our annual “Key Day Event” and identifying, defining, and developing new events to help raise the needed funds to support the organization's programs.

Qualified candidates should be a self-motivated individual able to interact with donors, volunteers and staff will possess a professional,, service-oriented attitude, enthusiastically performing a wide variety of tasks, including:  client interaction, event development, project preparation and staffing during business hours and after hours events.  Internship will help student gain valuable experience in a non-profit events-driven organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organizing invitation mailings, tracking responses, updating event attendee lists.
• Assist with event logistics such as setup, breakdown and volunteer management
• Secure in-kind donations of goods and services for events.
• Assist in organizing silent and live auction for May “Key Day” event.
• Assist in the production of event collateral such as invitations and event ad book
• Track sponsorship solicitations and follow-ups.
• Utilize internet to research event solicitation and other event activities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office and database management skills.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with a high attention to detail.
• Other duties as assigned Executive Director or Special Events Committee.

Interested parties should email their cover letter and resume to rubinL@aaddpa.org or send it to:  Larry I. Rubin, Executive Director, Association for Adults with Developmental Disabilities, 261 Old York Road, Suite A50, Jenkintown, PA  19046.

The Intern or Volunteer selected will work closely with our Grant Writer and Executive Director in identifying, defining, and developing funding sources to support existing and planned program activities as well as coordinate the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals to third-party entities. The position is also responsible for collecting, analyzing, and reporting data on the performance of program activities that are funded by third-party public and private sources.

Qualified candidates should possess excellent writing and computer skills (Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint and Excel), and database management skills. The candidate must be highly organized with independent judgment and produce a quality work product within tight time constraints. Previous experience and a comprehensive knowledge of research and the ability to distinguish and identify funding opportunities for special needs programs a plus.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Researches and identifies new government, corporate, foundations and private funding prospects.
• Generates proposals and supporting documents in response to solicitations
• Generates revenues for agency programs and services through timely submission of well researched, well written and well-documented grant/fund-raising proposals.
• Maintains and implements funding calendar activities, including cultivation activities.
• Writes reports to government, corporate, foundations and other funders.
• Identifies funding opportunities and new programs areas to match agency strategic plan.
• Serves as a liaison to all funding agencies or organizations.
• Engages with program officers at organizations to solicit invitations to submit proposals.
• Other duties as assigned by Grant Writer or Executive Director.

Interested parties should email their cover letter and resume to rubinL@aaddpa.org or send it to:  Larry I. Rubin, Executive Director, Association for Adults with Developmental Disabilities, 261 Old York Road, Suite A50, Jenkintown, PA  19046.

The Intern or Volunteer selected will be a student majoring in special education, social work, psychology or a related field (preferred).  Experience working with groups and with people with intellectual disabilities is a plus.  

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Curriculum development and planning for weekly discussion groups in coordination with the Executive Director
• Assuring the safety and well being of members of the group at the discussion groups and at activities
• Supervision and management of group activities
• Providing appropriate group management which allows and encourages all people to participate in group discussions
• Positive reinforcement to group members that demonstrate appropriate behavior
• Supporting of all group members and assisting them on achieving their personal goals set in conjunction with the member and the Facilitator
• Helping group members appreciate and understand the differences in people
• Observing group members and encouraging members with additional needs to utilize appropriate resources
• As assigned by the Rap Group Facilitator or Executive Director, the Facilitator/Activities
• Intern will go on specific trips with another Facilitator and supervise the members on the trip.

Locations of Internship:

               Elkins Park Group                                                   Thursday Nights 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

                        KI Synagogue, 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park, PA  19027

               Main Line Group                                                     Tuesday Nights 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

                        JCC Kaiserman Branch, 45 Haverford Ave., Wynnewood, PA  19096

               Springhouse Group                                                  Tuesday Nights 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

                        Beth Or Synagogue, 239 Welsh Road, Maple Glen, PA  19002

Interested parties should email their cover letter and resume to rubinL@aaddpa.org or it can be sent to Larry I. Rubin, Executive Directors, Association for Adults with Developmental Disabilities, 261 Old York Road, Suite A50, Jenkintown, PA  19046.

Tribute cards may be ordered in packs of six for $50.00 or individually for $10.00. The cards are a lovely way to honor someone for a special occasion or to send as a sympathy card in memory of a loved one. Please call the office at 215-886-9990 ext. 2 to order.

We are selling Wawa coupons for $4.00 each. Each coupon entitles you to a Shorti Hoagie. These are great holiday gifts! We will be selling these all year long. Please call the office at 215-886-9990 ext. 2 to order.

Our new Assosiation for Adults with Developmental Disabilities (AADD) toolbar is free to download and allows you to raise money for our cause every time you search or shop online! Once added to IE or Firefox, each time you shop at more than 1,300 stores (from Amazon to Zazzle!) a percentage of your purchase will automatically be donated to AADD - at no cost to you (and you may even save money as the toolbar provides coupons and deals as well!). The toolbar also has a search box and each time you search the Internet, about a penny is donated to AADD. Click here to download the GoodSearch Toolbar! Please pass this along to all of your friends. The two minutes it takes to add this toolbar to your browser can make a lifetime of difference for our cause!

Save time and support AADD by purchasing gift cards for the holidays.

Gift Cards are simply “substitute money”. They’re the same gift cards that you buy at the store. 

Many popular retailers participate in program. 

Any questions call Christine at 215-886-9990 ext 2.

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