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Getting Involved

Getting InvolvedGetting involved at Wisconsin Upside Down is easy and there are many ways to do it.  Check out the list below for some current needs.  This list changes often, so make sure you check back often.  If you see something you are interested in contact Robbin at robbin@wiupsidedown.org.  Many jobs are small and require limited time!

Choose from:

Adaptive Arts Volunteers:

  • Work with individuals with disabilities in an art class

Advisory Position:

  • Professional in Business and Finance

Affiliate Liaison:

  • Keeps contacts open between National Organizations, NDSC, NDSS, AIA
    add in Holiday Party under the social events

Awareness Campaign:

  • Distribution of literature to schools, doctors, etc.

Board Member Positions:
Getting Involved

  • Vice President
  • Treasurer, CPA preferred
  • Self Advocates
  • Members at Large

Buddy Walk:

  • Chairman
  • Co-chair
  • Advertising
  • Entertainment
  • Sponsorship
  • Children’s Games
  • Resources
  • Volunteer Coordinator

Cancer patient support:

  • Prepare and deliver Patient gift packages
  • Family support person

Childcare for events and meetings

Cornerstone Basketball Camp Volunteers

Getting InvolvedEducation Director:

  • Plan parent meetings and speakers
  • Works with school educators to plan meetings for educators
  • Choose Books for lending library
  • Librarian help
  • Fund Raising:
  • Dollars For Down syndrome
  • First Downs For Down Syndrome

Grant Writers

Kelly’s Upside Down Ball:

  • Auction help
  • Decorations
  • Childcare
  • Public Relations
  • Registration
  • Sponsorship
  • Volunteer Coordination

Legislative Advocacy:

  • Self Advocates
  • State Legislative Advocates
  • National Legislative Advocacy

Getting InvolvedNewsletter:

  • Writers
  • Distribution
  • Editor

New Parent Support:

  • Prepare and deliver welcome packages to new families

Office Help:

  • Answer phones
  • Help prepare mailings
  • Clerical

Photographers:

  • For Events
  • Calendar

Prenatal Support Volunteer:

  • Medical Staff Education Presenter
  • Family to Family Support

Getting InvolvedPublic Relations:

  • Represent Wisconsin Upside Down at Resource Fairs and Meetings

Self Advocates:

  • Advisor
  • Group Member

Social Events:

  • Picnic
  • Ice Cream Social

Sponsorships:

We have many things going on all the time and that takes Time, Talent and some     treasure.  Every program has needs for sponsorship.  Contact Robbin to learn more or check out Donations.

“ See my daughter first, not her disability.”

~ Parent

“I have learned more from my son than I could have ever possibly imagined.
I hope I can give him as much as he has given me as he continues to grow up.”
~Deb Balderas

 Every time the Green Bay Packers make a first down,
UnitedHealthcare will donate to Wisconsin Upside Down!
~First Downs For Down Syndrome

“Our family learns, smiles, laughs, cries and thanks God for not only opening our hearts, but opening our eyes to what the picture [life] should be.”
~Marybeth Mielke

 ”Down syndrome is a gift that can’t wait to be opened.”
~Diane Moede

 ”One of my greatest joys is when my 3rd grade daughter,
who has Down syndrome, reads me a bedtime story.”
~Robbin Lyons

 ”Having a child with Down syndrome has introduced me to so many wonderful people and given me a new respect for the differences in all of us.”
~Amy Elfner

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