Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) Florida Chapter. There are many ways to volunteer for our organization, please review the following opportunities and should one (or more!) call you to consider joining a monthly orientation via zoom or completing an application to get you started.
- APDA Florida Impact Partner
- Do you enjoy connecting with your community? Are you outgoing and like sharing information and resources in a public forum? You may be a great fit for the Impact Partner opportunity. Share the mission of APDA at networking events, presentations, health fairs, and more. We are looking for a people-person who is committed to APDA and working with APDA FL staff to develop a positive partnership throughout Florida.
- Board of Directors
- Are you looking for the ultimate way to help your APDA Chapter bring awareness and build a sustainable future for the Parkinson’s community? Sharing your leadership, networking, and strategic planning skills are a great way to help APDA continue to provide programs, services, community, and research towards a world without Parkinson’s disease.
- Speakers Bureau
- Do you enjoy public speaking and want to help APDA educate the community? As a member of the SB you will receive training, mentor with a fellow SB, and receive certification to present to the public on Parkinson’s.
- Committee Member
- There are groups charged with fundraising, education, Optimism Walk planning, and more. If you like to socialize with like minded PD advocates joining a committee is for you!
- Support Group Facilitator/Monitor
- Lead by a counseling professional (like an LCSW, MSW, etc.) support groups provide a level of community that is unmatched! As a monitor you would help facilitators plan presenters, navigate when groups split PWP/CP and fill in when other leaders are not available.
- Connecting Through Art Facilitator
- Do you have a passion for art and are comfortable with instructing a project to a group? Our CTA program brings PD peers together to socialize and express feelings through art in a safe place at no cost and no art skills required.
- Events and Outreach
- Our largest fundraising event each each year is the Optimism Walk. This event cannot happen without the help of the planning committee and logistics team. There are many day of duties where volunteers are needed to help the event run smoothly! Other events include health fairs, DIY fundraisers, and helping to set up/clean up for Signature Programs.
Board of Directors: Are you looking for the ultimate way to help your APDA Chapter bring awareness and build a sustainable future for the Parkinson’s community? Sharing your leadership, networking, and strategic planning skills are a great way to help APDA continue to provide programs, services, community, and research towards a world without Parkinson’s disease.
Email
apdaflorida@apdaparkinson.org
If you need a copy of our application please fill out our Volunteer Application. When it is completed please return it to us via email or in the mail.
Mail
APDA Florida Chapter
P.O. BOX 7990
Port St. Lucie FL 34985
*All volunteers must be courteous, dependable, and attest they will maintain the confidentiality of APDA volunteers, partners, donors and people impacted by Parkinson disease.*