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Introducing NMDP, formerly known as the National Marrow Donor Program and Be The Match.  
Our name has changed but our mission has not: We save lives through cell therapy. 
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Opportunity Details

NMDP Unite Los Angeles

We need friendly, energetic volunteers ready to donate their time on the event day! Volunteer shifts are typically 3-4 hours in length. Volunteers help with responsibilities like:

  • Set-up
  • Registration
  • Activation Stations
  • Merchandise
  • Tear Down
     
You’ll receive the training you need to feel comfortable in your volunteer role, a complimentary NMDP t-shirt, light snack and beverage and the appreciation of everyone who works to help our NMDP community.  
 
Volunteer Job Descriptions
 
1. Set Up Volunteer 
  • Responsibilities: Assist in setting up tables, chairs, signage, decorations, and equipment as per the event layout plan.
  • Skills Needed: Ability to follow instructions, physical ability to lift and move items, team player.
  • Time Commitment: Two to three hours.
  • Benefits: Hands-on experience in event preparation, opportunity to see behind-the-scenes operations, physical activity, complimentary NMDP t-shirt and a light snack and beverage.

2. Registration Volunteer 
  • Responsibilities: Greet attendees, check them in, provide event materials, and answer initial questions.
  • Skills Needed: Friendly demeanor, good organizational skills, basic computer proficiency.
  • Time Commitment: Arrival 30-minutes before event start time and stay through the event hours.
  • Benefits: Meet new people, be the first point of contact for attendees, complimentary NMDP t-shirt and a light snack and beverage.
 
3. Activation Booth Volunteer 
  • Responsibilities: Manage an activation booth, engage with attendees, explain and promote the activity or brand, distribute materials.
  • Skills Needed: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, ability to engage with a diverse audience.
  • Time Commitment: 3-4 hours. Throughout the duration of the event.
  • Benefits: Develop public speaking and promotional skills, interact with a variety of people, be an integral part of the event experience, complimentary NMDP t-shirt and a light snack and beverage.
 
4.  NMDP Merchandise Volunteer 
  • Responsibilities: Manage a merchandise sales booth, assist customers with purchasing event merchandise, handle electronic transactions, keep inventory organized and restocked, provide information about the merchandise and the event.
  • Skills Needed: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, basic math skills for handling transactions, attention to detail, enthusiasm, ability to engage with a diverse audience.
  • Time Commitment: 3-4 hours. Throughout the duration of the event.
  • Benefits: Gain retail and sales experience, develop customer service skills, interact with a variety of people, be an integral part of the event experience, complimentary NMDP Unite t-shirt, and a light snack and beverage.
 
5Tear Down Volunteer 
  • Responsibilities: Help dismantle and pack-up equipment, take down decorations, ensure the venue is clean and returned to its original state.
  • Skills Needed: Ability to follow instructions, physical ability to lift and move items, attention to detail.
  • Time Commitment: Stay until all teardown activities are completed.
  • Benefits: Gain experience in event logistics, opportunity for physical activity, satisfaction of completing the event successfully, complimentary NMDP t-shirt and a light snack and beverage.
Health & Wellness

Age Minimum (with Adult): 13+, Minimum Age:13+

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