Patient Advocates & Support Group Leaders
ORGANIZATION: The Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania
Please visit the new page to apply.
Volunteer Patient Advocates further our mission across the state of Pennsylvania by supporting patients and providing education and outreach to their surrounding communities. These volunteers are available by phone between 10am-8pm. Volunteers do not provide medical advice.
We are currently seeking volunteer Patient Advocates in the following areas:
Pittsburgh
Harrisburg
Luzerne
Lancaster
Carbon/Monroe/Pike/Wayne
Indiana
If you are interested in supporting lupus patient in this manner, please contact Manuela St. Jean, LCSW, Patient Services Director, at mstjean@lupuspa.org or 412-261-5886.
More opportunities with The Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania
Location:
100 West Station Square Drive, Landmarks Building, Suite 217, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, US
Mission Statement
To promote awareness, education, service, and research for those affected by lupus.
Description
Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system fails to serve its normal protective functions and instead forms antibodies that attack healthy tissues and organs.
Lupus affects more than 1.5 million Americans. African Americans, Hispanics/Latinas, Asians and Native Americans are disproportionately affected by lupus. 9 out of 10 lupus patients are women and 1 in 5 people are children.
The Lupus Foundation of Pennsylvania promotes awareness, education, service and research for those affected by lupus.
Because early lupus detection and treatment is the key to better health outcomes and can usually lessen the progression and severity of the disease, we are canvassing the state with lupus education and awareness. Until there is a cure for lupus, supporting and educating all Pennsylvanians is vital.
Your support helps make it possible for us to continue to provide much needed patient services and community awareness. Thank you!
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This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
January 2, 2018
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Mental Health
- Nutrition
- Problem Solving
- Healthcare
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 5 hours per week maximum - work from home
- must utilize cell phone and email