Volunteer

It All Begins With You!

Volunteers play a vital role in our efforts to accomplish our mission. Most likely you yourself have arthritis or someone you know does. By volunteering with our Chapter you will be helping 46 million Americans with arthritis and related diseases live fuller, healthier, more active lives.

Here are some examples of how you can help:

• Join the planning committee for a special event
• Volunteer to help the day of a special event
• Work at our office helping with daily administrative tasks
• Join the Speaker’s Bureau and help educate your community
• Teach a self-help course.
• Become an instructor for a group exercise class.

Please contact our office to receive specific information on how you can make a difference in our community.

Internship Opportunities

The Arthritis Foundation`s internship program is designed to provide hands-on, practical and wide-ranging experience to those students (or recent graduates) who want to be part of a caused-based and dynamic organization. Our semester-long internships are designed to challenge students to apply what they`ve learned in the classroom to a professional work environment.

All fields of study are eligible for consideration. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills. They will be a strong writer capable of working both independently and as part of a team. The Arthritis Foundation is currently accepting applications for the following internships:

Health Promotion - Contact Jenny Conder for more information
Development - contact B.J. Farrell for more information