Call for Volunteers: Podiatrists Needed for Health Screenings
ORGANIZATION: Special Olympics Northern California
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We are seeking dedicated podiatry professionals to volunteer their time and expertise to provide foot health screenings for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). Many individuals with IDD face unique health challenges, and proper podiatric care can significantly enhance their mobility, comfort, and overall well-being. Events are held annually at various locations within our footprint. The SoNorCal footprint extends from Visalia, CA, to the border.
Why Volunteer?
- Make a meaningful impact on a vulnerable community
- Raise awareness about foot health in individuals with IDD
- Join a compassionate team of healthcare professionals
- Earn volunteer experience and community service hours
Who Can Volunteer?
- Licensed podiatrists
- Podiatry residents & students (with supervision)
Your expertise can make a difference! If you're interested in volunteering or learning more, please contact Toni Barich at tonib@sonc.org/925-633-4043.
Thank you for helping us promote better foot health for individuals with IDD!
More opportunities with Special Olympics Northern California
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Special Olympics Northern California
Location:
3480 Buskirk Ave #340, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. The mission of Special Olympics Northern California is to create an inclusive community where people with and without intellectual disabilities can make connections, develop healthy lifestyles, achieve success, and experience the joy of sports.
Description
The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. The mission of Special Olympics Northern California is to create an inclusive community where people with and without intellectual disabilities can make connections, develop healthy lifestyles, achieve success, and experience the joy of sports.
CAUSE AREAS
Health & Medicine,
People with Disabilities,
Sports & Recreation
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
February 18, 2025
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 8 hours