Step Up For Down Syndrome
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Step Up and Volunteer!The Step Up for Down Syndrome walk-a-thon wouldn’t be possible without the incredible help of 100 volunteers each year! This is your chance to make a difference, have fun, and be part of an exciting event! This year we're looking for volunteers to support our Salisbury event (11/1.)We welcome corporate groups, church groups, high school students, college clubs, and more! Volunteers must be 14 or older, making it a fantastic opportunity for families, teams, and organizations to serve together.No experience needed – there’s a role for everyone!*Volunteers can plan to be at the event from 8:30am until 2pm on the day of the event. Volunteer duties may include:Cheerleading– Keep the energy high and encourage walkers!Carnival game supervisors – Help run fun activities.Photography & Stage Management – Capture special moments and assist with event flow.Set up/breakdown – Help with decor, banners, VIP areas, and more!Start & Finish Line Support – Managing the crowd is an important piece of this event.Have a special skill? We’d love to put your talents to great use!Ready to make an impact and have a blast? Sign Up For the Salisbury walk-a-thon on Nov 1stQuestions? Email us: info@DSAmd.org
About Down Syndrome Association of Maryland
The group was founded in 1982 by a small group of parents looking to share information and network in order to serve their children with Down syndrome. In 2015, we engaged an external facilitator and began a strategic planning process, the biggest result of which was a commitment to moving from an all-volunteer model to paid staff for continuity of service to the Down syndrome community. We began by engaging part-time contractors to carry out the mission. In 2020, we hired our first, full-time employee - another commitment to consistent and timely support of the community into the future. Currently, we support nearly 800 families, individuals, and organizations with an interest in the well-being of persons with Down syndrome. In 2022, after a planned process of internal and external focus groups and surveys, we registered our new trademarked name: Down Syndrome Association of Maryland, a name that became official on Valentine’s Day 2022.
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