Volunteer

The Arthritis Foundation, Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter is in need of volunteers in a number of program areas including:

Clerical Support NEW

Assist with in-office event preparation, patient information mailings and other clerical tasks as needed. Training is provided.

Arthritis Ambassador

Be trained to provide presentations about arthritis and the Chapter's programs at community health fairs and various facilities. Brochures, flyers and other materials will be provided.

Advocacy & Public Policy

Volunteers work towards addressing and improving public policy issues and decisions that influence arthritis and the Foundation.

Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program Instructor

Warm water exercise program led by trained volunteer instructors, designed to help individuals with arthritis to move better, increase joint flexibility and ease pain.

Arthritis Foundation Self-Help Program Instructor

Trained leaders that teach people positive steps to take charge of the arthritis through this six-week course. The Chapter provides general arthritis self-help courses and fibromyalgia self-help courses.

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program Instructor

Volunteers are trained to facilitate land exercise programs. The program includes activities that seek to improve certain physical parameters such as strength, flexibility and joint motion.

Special Events

Help increase the awareness of arthritis by getting involved in your community. Raise funds that are necessary to support arthritis research, education, and training. Events include: Jingle Bell Run and Arthritis Walks.

For information, call Preference Bolton at 215-574-3060, ext. 124 or email: pbolton@arthritis.org or visit our online volunteer recruitment site below:

Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter