ALS Association of Arkansas

Contact Information

479-621-8700

Organization Information

Mission: To lead the fight to cure and treat ALS through global, cutting-edge research, and to empower people with Lou Gehrig's disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and support.

About: The ALS Association is the only national not-for-profit health organization dedicated solely to the fight against ALS. ALSA covers all the bases: research, patient and community services, public education, and advocacy in providing help and hope to those facing the disease.

The ALS Association operates under a shared mission: to help people living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and to leave no stone unturned in search for the cure.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Home Companion - Support and companionship (i.e., reading, writing letters, assisting with feeding, light housekeeping, etc.).  Volunteers will report any concerns or equipment needs to ALS office.  No physical work is expected (i.e., lifting, toileting) unless mutually agreed upon by volunteer and the person with ALS and caregiver.

Home Adaptations/Home Maintenance - Home adaptations: handle and carry lumber, construct ramps and/or make home adaptations, or clean up.  Home Maintenance: painting, gardening, yard work, washing windows, etc.

Phone Pal.  Contact person with ALS on a routine basis, report any needs or concerns to volunteer coordinator for follow-up.

Patient Services Coordinator - Contact any person with ALS by telephone or in person.  Act as an additional contact between person with ALS and ALS office representative.  Report any needs or concerns of patient for follow-up.  Submit reports when needed.

Fund Raising Events Volunteer. Contact us through email: [email protected].