Volunteer For PAC

The Parkinson Association has the following Volunteer Opportunities:

Speaker's Bureau

• Individuals must go through the Speaker's Bureau Training Session
• Individuals must be comfortable speaking in front of large groups
• Individuals must have knowledge about Parkinson's Disease and the Association

Office Support

• Phone - Individuals must be knowledgeable about Parkinson's Disease, the Association and resources provided in the community (training will be provided)
• Mailings - copying and stuffing envelopes
• Filing and organizing membership cards and library materials
• Typing membership letters and cards (computer skills required)
• Personal letter writing, thank you calls

Research

• Computer and internet access required.May be done at home. Report on a weekly basis any new drug therapies, research initiatives and clinical trials in North Carolina or South Carolina.
• Distribute information to email member list
• Provide summaries for the website

Events

• Symposium: registration, breakout leader, set up, break down
• 5K Run/Walk-a-thon: chip distribution, finish line chip collection, t-shirts, food, beverages
• Educational Fundraising Events/Gala: participate on committee, corporate support, individual support, set up and organization

Medical Community Visits

• Visits to Neurology groups every other month to provide materials
• Volunteers to visit and set up appointments

If you are interested in volunteering for one or more call us at (704) 248-3722 or send an e-mail.