Image description: Mountain State Centers for Independent Living logo with fireworks over the mountain, one person walking, one person rolling in a wheelchair.
Printed underneath - Walk for Independence 2008

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Walk 2007 - Turnpike Ford Team

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Walk 2006 - Senator Evan Jenkins

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Walk for Independence 2004

In-Kind Committee

Volunteer Opportunities - Walk for Independence 2008

The in-kind committee calls local businesses and asks for smaller in-kind donations needed for a solid Walk-day experience: food, water, goody-bag items, a sound system, decorations, music, supplies (such as signs, banners, tape) etc. They can also recruit items to give as prizes to the top team, top fundraiser, and other specific awards that you give on Walk day. These incentives can really add to the Walk experience and garner a better experience for all in attendance.

Goal:

To find businesses to donate refreshments and supplies for Walk day to reduce or eliminate Walk day expenses. Also to find items for chance drawings, auctions, and goody bags, etc.

Time Commitment:

• Monthly Walk Meetings for 2 hours
• March - June, 1 - 4 hours per week calling and sending requests to local businesses
• July, 2-5 hours per week confirming donations, picking them up and then sending thank you notes post event
• Day of Walk for Independence - July 19, 2008

Expectations and Responsibilities:

The In-Kind Committee is responsible for getting stuff donated to the Walk, and must work closely with the Logistics, Media/PR, and community sponsorship committees, to make sure they are coordinated in their requests for items. This committee also works with the Festivities & Flare Committee on their efforts to dress-up Walk day, as many of these items can and should be donated as well. This committee has the primary responsibility for getting snacks and drinks, especially water, donated for the Walk so participants are well nourished/hydrated.

Volunteer Job Details:

1. Recruit 1 - 5 committee members
2. Identify and ask businesses to donate supplies, refreshments, water, etc. to reduce expenses and thus increase the amount of funds going toward CLSP.
3. Identify and ask businesses to donate prizes for the event.
4. Keep accurate records of all promised items with contact information and day of event phone numbers.
5. Ensure all donors are thanked properly following the Walk.
6. Turns records over to walk coordinator.

Contact Us

For more information contact Kelly Simpson at 304-525-3324 or email her at ksimpson@mtstcil.org.

Walk for Independence 2008

To learn more about the Walk, visit Walk for Independence 2008.

Mission Statement

The mission of Mountain State Centers for Independent Living is to improve the lives of people with disabilities. The mission of the Foundation for Independent Living is to create resource development initiatives to provide financial support to Mountain State Centers for Independent Living.

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