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Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Arthritis Foundation Rocky Mountain Chapter! There are many areas in which you can donate your time, skills and experiences to help build a stronger organization. Please take a moment to look at the opportunities currently available. If you have any questions or would like more information about a position or the volunteer program, please contact Jill Lysengen, Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator at (303) 756-8622 ext. 222, email or complete a volunteer application.

As a recent graduate of the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Jennifer Huston was looking for a place to volunteer her experience and skills to help the community. Three months ago she found it, at the Arthritis Foundation.

Each week Jennifer comes to the Arthritis Foundation Office, with an IPod in hand and smile on her face, ready to help us navigate and make changes to our nationwide database, Team Approach. Her work has allowed the chapter to better serve and communicate with our members and has allowed staff to use the time once allocated for data entry, for other projects.

We are thank ful that Jennifer, like so many individuals, chooses to give her time and talents to strengthen the Arthritis Foundation, Rocky Mountain Chapter and to help us better serve those affected by arthritis.

Upcoming Events:

Registration is required to attend trainings. All trainings will be held at the Arthritis Foundation, Rocky Mountain Chapter Office at 2280 S. Albion Street, Denver, CO 80222 and are subject to change and may be cancelled for lack of participants. For more information regarding trainings, please contact Jill Lysengen, Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator via email or at
(303) 756-8622 ext. 222.

Available Volunteer Opportunities

*Indicates that these volunteer opportunities are available throughout Colorado, Montana and Wyoming. All other opportunities are for the Denver office only.

Arthritis Advocate and Ambassador*
The Arthritis Foundation Rocky Mountain Chapter is seeking volunteers who want to play an active role in our government by building relationships with state representatives and their staff in the Rocky Mountain States. Volunteers should be prepared to commit 2 hours per month to this opportunity. Training is provided.

Adopt-A-Doctor Representative*

Volunteers will “adopt” two to five rheumatologist offices with the goal of building relationships with rheumatologists in our region while educating them about the Arthritis Foundation, its resources, services and programs, allowing them to provide better support for their patients and the patients’ families. This very important volunteer opportunity only requires a few hours per month and can be done from home or the Arthritis Foundation Office. Believe it or not, not all rheumatologists are aware of the support and information the Arthritis Foundation can give their patients. With your help we can change that!

Health Fair Representative*

Help us build a stronger community! We are looking for volunteers with outgoing personalities who are comfortable speaking to the public to represent the Arthritis Foundation at events such as community health and corporate wellness fairs, exhibits, etc. Volunteer times and opportunities are varied, but you may be asked to help one to two times during the month from two to five hours. Training and support is provided. Bilingual help is also needed.

Speakers Bureau Representative*

Volunteers who are personable, professional and comfortable with public speaking are wanted to provide presentations in the community at senior centers, schools, businesses, etc. Training and presentation materials are provided; commitment varies but is usually about once a month. Bilingual help is also needed.

Administrative/Office Volunteer

The Arthritis Foundation is seeking volunteers to help in our main chapter office. They will support the staff in all areas of the organization with tasks like: answering telephone calls; greeting visitors; data entry for our programs; assist in mailings; literature inventory and many other projects. Previous office experience is helpful and computer skills are desirable. We are looking for help in the chapter office for at least one, 2-hour shifts Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Training is provided.

Information and Referral Assistant

Be a source of information and comfort for your neighbors living with arthritis! In this position, you will provide callers of our Information and Referral Line with accurate information and resources about their disease. As well as send them literature and research from the Arthritis Foundation and other reliable sources. Volunteers should be comfortable speaking with these callers on an array of topics dealing with arthritis and be able to provide excellent follow-up to these callers. Training on these subjects is provided and a staff member will always be able to assist you these calls when necessary. Volunteers should be able to commit to helping at least two hours per week, days and times are flexible while in the parameters of a traditional work week.

Program Assistant

Volunteers are being sought to assist the Program Department with data entry, mailings, research, phone calls and other tasks that support the Foundation once a week for approximately 3 to 4 hours with training provided.

Data Entry Volunteer

Volunteers who possess basic computer, data entry and typing skills are wanted to assist the Arthritis Foundation with inputting special event information such as registration, donations and other pertinent data into our database. Specific times are flexible within daytime hours, but volunteer should be able to commit 4 to 8 hours per week. Training with our database is provided.

Special Event Committee Members*

Events such as the Jingle Bell Run, Arthritis Walks and Gala, are typically co-planned by staff and committee members. Volunteer positions include lead chairpersons, logistics, sponsorship, public relations, and participant recruitment support. A time commitment of 4 to 6 hours per month for six to eight months leading up to the event is usually required.

Event Volunteers*

Volunteers are wanted to help out on the day of the Arthritis Foundation’s events with a variety of tasks that may include but are not limited to event set-up, participant registration, course marshals and expo volunteers. Volunteers will generally be asked to commit between three and five hours of their time on the day of the event.

Mailing Assistant

Like many non-profit organizations, we have many large mailings throughout the year and are seeking volunteers to help prepare these mailings. This is a project you can do with a group or as an individual either at our Chapter Office or in your home. Time commitments varies and is generally “on call” or as needed.

Arthritis Foundation Instructors

The Arthritis Foundation offers 3 programs that have been proven to help people with arthritis: the Arthritis Foundation Aquatics Program (AFAP), Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program (AFEP) and the Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Program. If you are interested in teaching any of our evidence-based programs in your community, please call or email for more information!

Volunteer Downloads

Volunteer Application

Volunteer Handbook

Volunteer Voice Newsletter

Arthritis Foundation National Office:
Vision and Position on Volunteering

The Arthritis Foundation is the only national voluntary health organization helping the 46 million Americans with arthritis and chronic joint symptoms take greater control of their disease through a variety of actions. We must ensure that the millions of Americans who already have arthritis, and the millions more soon to be confronted with the pain and limitations of the disease, are able to maintain an active lifestyle and participate fully in work, family, recreation and society.

A vital part of our mission begins with you. The Arthritis Foundation is about people - people who need our programs, services, support and education, and people who commit their time and resources to the accomplishment of our mission. Volunteers at the Arthritis Foundation have always been the driving force behind the Foundation, contributing valuable resources (time, knowledge, skills and leadership) to serve in a variety of ways.

Our Vision
The Arthritis Foundation values the commitment of our volunteers. We envision an organization in which volunteers can use their expertise and experience in business, leadership, marketing, health care, public relations, technology, fund raising, and government affairs to make a difference. We will change lives in many ways because of YOU, our volunteers, who provide assistance in our chapter offices, participate in programs and special events and raise funds to support research. We embrace, value and recognize every contribution made toward accomplishing our mission - to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases.

Each week Jennifer comes to the Arthritis Foundation Office, with an IPod in hand and smile on her face, ready to help us navigate and make change to our nationwide database, Team Approach. Her work has allowed the chapter to better serve and communicate with our members and has allowed staff to use the time once allocated for data entry, for more pressing projects.

We are thankful that Jennifer, like so many individuals, chooses to give her time and talents to strengthen the Arthritis Foundation, Rocky Mountain Chapter and to help us better serve those affected by arthritis.