## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [How You Can Help](/how-to-help) - [Volunteer](/how-to-help/volunteer) ## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [How You Can Help](/how-to-help) - [Volunteer](/how-to-help/volunteer) # Community Networks ## 💡 Quick Summary - Parkinson’s Foundation Community Networks connect and empower key groups, including children of people with PD, early-onset PD, [newly diagnosed individuals](/library/book/newly-diagnosed-guide "Newly Diagnosed Guide"), veterans and women with Parkinson’s. - Network members serve as ambassadors, mentors and advisors, providing peer-to-peer support, sharing resources and representing their communities at local events. - Volunteers drive impact through outreach, mentorship and [advocacy](/advancing-research/advocate-research "Advocate for Research"), helping ensure programs are inclusive, responsive and strengthen connections across the Parkinson’s community. ![Group of Parkinson's Foundation community members](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/pf-community-networks.jpg?itok=FcxSIzim) Parkinson’s Foundation Community Networks are empowering affinity groups that amplify the voice and experience of key communities. These include children of people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), people living with early-onset PD, people newly diagnosed, veterans with PD and women with PD. Network members serve as ambassadors, mentors and advisors, connecting their communities to vital resources, while ensuring our programs are inclusive and responsive. Through shared priorities and peer support, the networks foster connection, extend our reach and strengthen communities. ### Join Us in Making an Impact Volunteers are at the heart of the community networks. They drive our mission forward by: - Serving as trusted liaisons, sharing tailored resources and information. - Championing their community's voice to shape the Foundation’s work. - Providing compassionate peer-to-peer support, connection and mentoring. - Leading community-specific outreach and representing the networks at local events. Parkinson’s Foundation Community Networks connect through virtual meetings that include informative discussions with Foundation leadership and dedicated peer-to-peer networking sessions. *You must be 18 years of age or older to sign up.* [SIGN UP](https://www.parkinson.org/form/poc-standard-questions-cond-affi) ## Find Your Community ### Children of People with PD This is for the daughters, sons and grandchildren child of a person living with or who lived with Parkinson's. [Learn More](/how-to-help/volunteer/community-networks/children) ![Four family members posing at a PF event](/sites/default/files/styles/412x398/public/images/community-networks_children.jpg?h=2c4682ae&itok=3qCIm71J) ### Early-onset PD This network is a dedicated space for those diagnosed before the age of 50. [Learn More](/how-to-help/volunteer/community-networks/early-onset) ![Young husband and wife at a Moving Day Walk](/sites/default/files/styles/412x398/public/images/community-networks_early-onset.jpg?h=d9caf36c&itok=Cx1sEl3r) ### Newly Diagnosed with PD This network is for those recently diagnosed with PD. [Learn More](/how-to-help/volunteer/community-networks/newly-diagnosed) ![Three individuals at a Moving Day event](/sites/default/files/styles/412x398/public/images/community-networks_newly-diagnosed.jpg?h=3e138f7c&itok=rL40hC_c) ### Veterans with PD This is a space for those who have served to connect and support each other. [Learn More](/how-to-help/volunteer/community-networks/veterans) ![Two veterans with their arms around each other](/sites/default/files/styles/412x398/public/images/community-networks_veterans.jpg?h=ed9ce7df&itok=2RIwpa6t) ### Women with PD Connect with other women to learn, share and collaborate. [Learn More](/how-to-help/volunteer/community-networks/women) ![Two women posing at a Moving Day event](/sites/default/files/styles/412x398/public/images/community-networks_women.jpg?h=bea5fd44&itok=fRG-aGVL) ## Support the Parkinson's Foundation [$35](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Donation2?11283.donation=form1&df_id=11283&mfc_pref=T&l&set.DonationLevel=26812) [$50](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Donation2?11283.donation=form1&df_id=11283&mfc_pref=T&l&set.DonationLevel=26813) [$100](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Donation2?11283.donation=form1&df_id=11283&mfc_pref=T&l&set.DonationLevel=26814) [$250](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Donation2?11283.donation=form1&df_id=11283&mfc_pref=T&l&set.DonationLevel=26815) [Donate](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Donation2?11283.donation=form1&df_id=11283&mfc_pref=T&l&set.DonationLevel=26822&set.Value=) ### Volunteer Join our team! We rely on the energy, skill, and passion of people like you to make life better for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). [LEARN MORE](/how-to-help/volunteer) ### Find Local Support Find your nearest Parkinson's Foundation chapter for local events, support groups, care facilities and more. 10 Miles 25 Miles 50 Miles 100 Miles 250 Miles - Share on Facebook - Share on X - Share on LinkedIn