Volunteer Opportunity Details:

We are looking for creative, highly motivated, energetic individuals to join our committee of over thirty members that are involved in all aspects of planning the event, which will be held on April 16, 2010 at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville, CT. Whether you are interested in working the event, decorating, acquiring donations for our auction, ad journal, sponsorships or ticket sales, come join us. We meet once a month for dinner and discuss our progress and brainstorm ideas. We could use you to help us make this event a great success and help those suffering with lung disease.

There is no training or limitations. We ask that you be available to take part in the committee meetings once a month for approximately 1 1/2 hours. We look forward to working with you.

This opportunity is sponsored by: American Lung Association of CT

We need volunteers who are free at these times Evenings One-Time Monthly Weekdays Occasional Weekly This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Families Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25)

Contact Person: Lisa Wrubleski, Director, Development & Special Events, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

45 Ash Street East Hartford, CT 06108 (See a map)

Directions:

COMING FROM THE EAST: 84 West to Exit 56 (Governor Street), take a left at the light at the end of the exit. You'll immediately come to a stop sign - take a left. At the next light, go straight (crossing Connecticut Boulevard). The ALA office is the 2nd driveway on the left. COMING FROM THE WEST: 84 East to Exit 53 (Connecticut Boulevard). Take the left branch of the exit to 2nd stoplight. Take a right onto Ash Street. ALA office is the 2nd driveway on the left. COMING FROM THE NORTH: 91 South to Exit 30, which is a LEFT EXIT (84 East, East Hartford, Route 2 East, New London). This will put you on the Bulkeley Bridge. Stay in the right lane. Take Exit 53 (Connecticut Boulevard). At the 2nd light, take a right onto Ash Street. ALA office is the 2nd driveway on the left. COMING FROM THE SOUTH: 91 North to Exit 29 over the Charter Oak Bridge (stay in right lane). Take Exit 90 (first exit over bridge) onto Route 2 West. From Route 2, take Exit 3 (Pitkin Street). Take a left at the end of the ramp onto Pitkin Street. Take a right at 2nd light (Sunoco station) onto Darlin Street. At the end, take a right onto East River Drive which becomes Ash Street. ALA is the single-story brick building in the corner bend. Park in rear of building COMING FROM THE SOUTH (ALTERNATE ROUTE): 91 North to Exit 25 (Glastonbury, Wethersfield, Putnam Bridge). This will put you on the Putnam Bridge. Stay in the left lane and take Route 2 West (Hartford). Take Exit 3 (Pitkin Street). Take a left at the end of the ramp onto Pitkin Street. Take a right at 2nd light (Sunoco station) onto Darlin Street. At the end, take a right onto East River Drive which becomes Ash Street. ALA is the single-story brick building in the corner bend. Park in rear of building.   Nearest Bus Stop: Connecticut Boulevard, 1 minute walk

5 Overall Experience   
So much fun!

I had a great time volunteering with my friends at ALA's stair climb. For a first time event, they did a great job and boy--can those people climb stairs! posted on May 21, 2008