Volunteer

Get Involved in Special Events

Arthritis Walk - various locations

Become a Team Captain for this healthy, family activity that takes place in the spring each year; Wichita, Topeka, and other cities.  Volunteer the day of the Walk; registration, breakfast set-up, information table, etc.  Identify businesses for in-kind donations (printing, t-shirts, food, give-aways). 

Galas & Parties - Wichita & Topeka

 Volunteer committees plan and organize these evening fundraisers. Solicit live and silent auction items.  Sell tickets and table sponsorships.  Perform jobs at the event.  Identify businesses for in-kind donations (flowers, printing, advertising).

Golf - Hutchinson & Topeka

Two long-time golf classics are held each summer.  Serve on the planning committee, and recruit sponsors and golfers.

Jingle Bell Run - Wichita & Dodge City 

Run, walk or serve on the planning committee for this annual holiday race.  Volunteer the day of the Run; registration, breakfast set-up, course monitoring.  Identify and recruit corporate sponsors and teams.  The Jingle Bell Run is held on the first Saturday of December. 

Juvenile Arthritis Events - various locations

These special  events are intended for children with arthritis and their families.  Help fund and/or plan these extraordinary day. 

Help Others Get the Facts

Help others get the facts!  Invite your friends and family to attend an upcoming "Arthritis First Hand" or host one in your workplace.  These luncheons are held in Topeka and Wichita.

Become an Arthritis Advocate and help out when important issues hang in the balance.  Write your Congressional Representative; attend the Advocacy summit and more.

Become a Program Leader and teach Arthritis Foundation programs such as aquatics, exercise and self-help courses.  Training is mandatory.  Certain qualifications may be required. 

Be an Outreach Volunteer in your community.  Staff Health Fairs; distribute literature, promote upcoming events and collect contact information from visitors.  Conduct in-person surveys at Aquatic and Exercise Programs near you.  

Act as a Peer Counselor to others whose lives have been affected by arthritis.
   


Please contact us if you'd like to volunteer!  We look forward to seeing you!