Join us for educational webinars designed for Parkinson's Foundation volunteers and anyone interested in learning more about how to get involved! Our next call will focus on PD GENEration and how you can share about this amazing work and opportunity to participate in your community.
Volunteer Resources
💡 Quick Summary
- Access tools and updates for Parkinson’s Foundation Ambassadors (volunteers), including training materials, our handbook and community presentations.
- Stay connected with the volunteer community through resources like the Volunteer Leadership Summit videos and the Learning Lab for ongoing education and inspiration.
- Empower people with Parkinson’s by sharing knowledge, advocating for the PD community and utilizing resources to support local and national initiatives.
Parkinson’s Foundation Ambassadors can check out the latest happenings. Volunteers are essential to helping us make life better for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) on a national and local level.
Announcements
Report Your Volunteer Hours
Help us recognize your impact! Volunteer hours reported by June 30 will be used to determine eligibility for this quarter’s Parkinson’s Foundation Volunteer Service Awards and the annual national Community Service Award.
Reporting your time is quick and easy through the Supporter Center. Visit Parkinson.org/SupporterCenter. If you need a reminder on how to report hours, you can watch the how-to video here or download our how-to-document.
If you have any questions, reach out to Volunteer@Parkinson.org.
Support our Public Policy Work
The Parkinson’s Foundation Advocacy Center has officially launched. The Advocacy Center enables people to:
- Contact their federal, state, or local representatives to advocate for policy changes
- Sign up for the email list to receive policy news and action alerts
- Learn about the Foundation’s policy priorities
- Print and share our new advocacy handout to encourage others to get involved
Parkinson’s Foundation Volunteer Service Award
This year, we are proud to introduce Parkinson’s Foundation Volunteer Service Awards, created to recognize volunteer service beginning with hours contributed in 2025. This award honors volunteers across multiple service levels, reflecting the belief that every hour makes a difference.
If you are receiving recognition this year, please know how deeply we value your contribution. And if you are continuing to log hours throughout 2026, your service will continue to count toward future recognition levels. Take a look at our award levels here, and report your hours at Parkinson.org/SupporterCenter.
Resources
Report Community Service
Log in to the Supporter Center to submit your hours. If you need a reminder, watch the how-to video here.
Parkinson’s Foundation Learning Lab
Visit the Volunteer Education Hub to access self-paced courses for a fully online training experience.
Volunteer Grants
Maximize your volunteer impact and find out if your current or former employer offers volunteer grants.
Featured Event
VOLUNTEER EVENTS
Get Involved
Volunteer Open House
Join staff and ambassadors to learn about the Parkinson’s Foundation Ambassador role and what steps new volunteers can to take to become one.
Volunteer Orientation
Join us for volunteer orientation and train to be a Parkinson’s Foundation Ambassador. Activities include tabling, community presentations, sharing materials.
Volunteer Office Hours
Still have questions or need support? Join us for Volunteer Office Hours, an informal, drop-in space to connect with our staff.
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