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Spotlight on Excellence: Volunteer Awards Recognition

The American Lung Association of Virginia recognizes that, as employees of the organization, we are not alone in the fight against lung disease. 

At every event, we are grateful and humbled by the generosity of community members who volunteer their time and talents to help us accomplish our mission of preventing lung disease and promoting lung health.

Below are volunteers who have contributed in vitally important ways to the Lung Association’s success!  These individuals were honored in October, 2008 at the Spotlight on Excellence: Volunteer Awards Celebration for their committment and dedication to our mission.  Congratulations and Thank You!


Excellence in Community Awareness
Chris Dovi


Excellence in Tuberculosis Control & Prevention
Debbie Staley, RN, Sr. PHN


Excellence in Advocacy
Delegate Phil Hamilton


Nora Spencer Hamner Award
Dorothy Peterson


Excellence in Advocacy
Senator Mary Margaret Whipple


Distinguished Service for Asthma Awareness
Lt. Governor Bill Bolling


Distinguished Service for Tobacco Control
Governor Tim Kaine
Accepted by Marty Kilgore


Excellence in Public Policy
Inova Health System
Accepted by Vice President, Don Harris

Not Pictured:
Douglas Southall Freeman Award
Steven Nathan, MD

 


Internship Opportunities

Description:
Interns assist staff members in such areas as organizing files, answering phones, typing and computer entry, photocopying and collating, as well as special projects such as bulk mailings, and recruiting other volunteers. Interns may choose to work in the Headquarters office, or any area office location (housing not provided).

Time commitment:
9:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday through Friday and/or on call as needed or anytime available between 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Contact:
Anna Barnes, Field Director of Development Piedmont Area 

Who can volunteer for this:

Adults and teenagers with parental consent.

 
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