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63 people are interested
Speakers Bureau Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Arthritis Foundation Northern California Office
Please visit the new page to apply.
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63 people are interested
EDUCATION IS KEY--MAKE A DIRECT DIFFERENCE IN PEOPLES' LIVES!
The Arthritis Foundation, Northern California Chapter's Speakers Bureau is a corps of volunteers committed to delivering presentations that debunk prevalent arthritis myths; educate about arthritis symptoms, treatment and ways to improve quality of life; and inform the public about the Arthritis Foundation's programs & services.
Learn and deliver our presentation, "Living Well With Arthritis," which provides arthritis statistics, an overview of a few of the major types of arthritis, components of a comprehensive treatment plan and an introduction to safe and effective forms of physical activity for people living with any of the 120 forms of arthritis.
Requesting organizations include senior residences, companies, libraries/other public entities, churches, etc.
First step is to attend a Speakers Bureau Orientation. At this event, details about our process, policies and the presentation will be given. Contact us to be placed on the list of people wishing to receive an invitation to the next event.
BENEFITS
Improve public speaking skills while educating others on how to manage their arthritis.
PRESENTATION LOCATIONS
Reasonable travel distance from your home or office.
COMMITMENT/SCHEDULE
* 1 year commitment preferred.
* As needed, but likely only 2-3 times per year. You decide how often you're willing to present and the area that you're willing to travel. AF staff will contact you to see if you're available as speaking engagements are booked.
More opportunities with Arthritis Foundation Northern California Office
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Arthritis Foundation Northern California Office
Location:
657 Mission Street, Suite 603, San Francisco, CA 94105, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases. Established in 1948, AF is a volunteer-driven, national nonprofit organization dedicated to finding a cure for over 120 types of arthritis including: rheumatoid arthritis; juvenile arthritis; osteoporosis; lupus; osteoarthritis; gout; back pain; psoriatic arthritis ankylosing spondylitis; fibromylagia; tendonitis/bursitis; scleroderma; and carpal tunnel syndrome. The Northern California Office is located in San Francisco and serves 16 counties--from the Oregon border to Carmel--including: Del Norte; Humboldt; Sonoma; Lake; Napa; Solano; Marin; Contra Costa; Alameda; Mendocino; San Francisco; San Mateo; Santa Clara; San Benito; Santa Cruz; and Monterey.
Description
The Arthritis Foundation Northern California Office:
- partners with community organizations to provide people with arthritis access to evidence-based physical activity programs (aquatic exercise, land-based exercise, tai chi & walking)
- offers free educational seminars & patient education brochures
- provides support and activities for children with Juvenile Arthritis & their families
- referrals to local rheumatologists, support groups
- funds arthritis research both locally and nationally
- provides physicians with continuing medical education in the form of the annual Knowles Lecture
- offers the Summer Science Intership Program which provides top-notch HS juniors and seniors & college frosh & sophomores the ability to work in arthritis research at UCSF & Stanford.
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657 Mission Street, Suite 603San Francisco, CA 94105
DATE POSTED
August 15, 2013
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