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 #  Volunteer Social Media Toolkit 

 

   

 Using Social Media to Make an Impact

Social media is one of the most powerful ways to raise awareness about Parkinson's disease and connect people with trusted information and support. Every post you share has the potential to educate someone who has never heard about Parkinson's, encourage a newly diagnosed person or care partner to seek resources, or inspire others to get involved.

As a Parkinson's Foundation Ambassador, you are an important voice in your community. By sharing information with your friends, family, and followers, you're helping us reach more people living with Parkinson's and advancing our vision of a world without Parkinson's disease.

**This toolkit was created to make sharing easy.** Inside, you'll find ready-to-post graphics, sample captions, content ideas, and simple tips to help you confidently use social media to make an impact. Whether you're a seasoned social media user or posting for the first time, every share helps spread awareness and support the Parkinson's community.

Thank you for helping us educate, inspire, and make life better for people living with Parkinson's!

 ###  5 Tips for Posting on Social Media 

1. **Be Authentic**:   
    Don't worry about being perfect! Every post helps raise awareness and connect more people with trusted Parkinson's resources. Unpolished content is often the most popular!
2. **Keep it Personal**  
    Share why you volunteer or why Parkinson's awareness matters to you.
3. **Keep it Simple**  
    Even a short caption and a graphic can help educate your network!
4. **Post Consistently**  
    Sharing one or two Parkinson's-related posts each month can make a big impact over time.
5. **Start Conversations**  
    Ask a question or encourage others to learn more, volunteer, or support the Parkinson's community.

 

 ### Ready-to-post Graphics and Captions

- Browse our ready-to-go social media posts and choose which one you'd like to use.
- Update the caption with key event details or information about your connection to Parkinson's.
- Select "Copy Caption" to copy the text to your clipboard.
- Select download image.
- Press and hold the image to save to your device. *(If on a desktop computer, right click and select "Save image as.")*
- Paste the caption and insert the image to the social media platform of your choosing.
- Tag us [**@ParkinsonDotOrg**](https://www.parkinson.org/about-us/contact#social) so we can see and interact with your post!
- Post and engage with your network.



  
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![Downloadable Image 1](https://www.parkinson.org/sites/default/files/images/Parkinson%27s%20Foundation%20Ambassador%20Graphic.png)As some of you may know, I'm proud to be a Parkinson's Foundation Ambassador! I'm passionate about raising awareness and supporting the Parkinson's disease community. Ask me about Parkinson's disease, @ParkinsonDotOrg's programs and ways to get involved, or message me if you know someone in need of PD support! Parkinson.org/Resources Download ImageCopy Caption

![Downloadable Image 2](https://www.parkinson.org/sites/default/files/images/Volunteer%20With%20Me.png)Join me in volunteering for the Parkinson's Foundation (@ParkinsonDotOrg) and make a difference for the Parkinson's community! Someone is diagnosed with PD in the U.S. every 6 minutes. By volunteering, we can raise awareness, engage our community and contribute to Parkinson's research and program development. Learn more here and reach out to me with any questions! Parkinson.org/VolunteerDownload ImageCopy Caption

![Downloadable Image 3](https://www.parkinson.org/sites/default/files/images/Fastest%20Growing.png)Did you know Parkinson's disease is the fastest growing neurological disease in the world? Raising awareness is an important step toward advancing research, improving care, and supporting everyone affected by Parkinson's. Ask me about how you can support @ParkinsonDotOrg, get connected to resources, or find answers to your PD questions. Parkinson.org/ResourcesDownload ImageCopy Caption

![Downloadable Image 4](https://www.parkinson.org/sites/default/files/images/5%20Things%20Everyone%20Should%20Know.png)As a Parkinson's Foundation Ambassador, I encourage you to take a moment to read these five facts about Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's impacts more than 10 million people worldwide, and is the fastest growing neurodegenerative disease. Learn more about PD and the resources offered by @ParkinsonDotOrg by visiting: Parkinson.org/ResourcesaDownload ImageCopy Caption

![Downloadable Image 5](https://www.parkinson.org/sites/default/files/images/U.S.%20Stat.png)One million people in the United States are living with Parkinson's disease. Help me spread awareness and share reliable Parkinson's information with those who need it most: Parkinson.org/ResourcesDownload ImageCopy Caption

![Downloadable Image 6](https://www.parkinson.org/sites/default/files/images/Worldwide%20Stat.png)More than 10 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson's disease. Behind every number is a person, a family, and a story worth supporting. I'm proud to stand with the Parkinson's community as a Parkinson's Foundation Ambassador and would love to answer questions you may have. Message me or explore free resources at Parkinson.org/Resources to learn about the support offered by @ParkinsonDotOrg!Download ImageCopy Caption






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  ##  Additional Content Ideas 

 Tip: You don't need to create original content every time. Sharing and reposting trusted information from the Parkinson's Foundation is a great way to make an impact.

 - ###   Share a PD Fact   
    
    
    - Help educate your network by sharing facts or [statistics](/understanding-parkinsons/statistics "Statistics") about Parkinson's disease.
    - Copy and paste information directly from Parkinson.org.
- ###   Promote Parkinson's Foundation Resources   
    
    
    - Highlight [educational resources](/resources-support/pd-library "PD Library"), programs, or [support services](/resources-support "Resources & Support") available through the Parkinson's Foundation.
    - Share videos directly from the Foundation's [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@ParkinsonDotOrg) channel.
- ###   Promote Upcoming Events   
    
    
    - Invite others to participate in Parkinson's Foundation [events](/resources-support/events "Events"), [webinars](/resources-support/online-education/pdhealth "PD Health @ Home"), volunteer opportunities, or [local programs](/resources-support/find-your-chapter "Find Your Chapter").
    - Share events you're participating in, like [Moving Day](/MovingDaySocialToolkit "Moving Day Social Media Toolkit") and Parkinson's Revolution!
- ###   Tell Your Story   
    
    
    - Share why you volunteer with the Parkinson's Foundation or what inspires you to support the Parkinson's community.
    - Try filming a "[day in the life](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VHY2XaoJbXM)" video and highlight what it's like to live with PD, be a care partner, or volunteer for the Parkinson's Foundation!
- ###   Start a Conversation   
    
    
    - Ask your network a question, encourage them to ask you about Parkinson's disease, or invite them to [share their own experiences](/living-with-parkinsons/stories "My PD Story").
- ###   Share the Find Real Answers PSA   
    
    
    - Sharing our [PSA](/about-us/press-room/psa "Public Service Announcements") helps more people understand Parkinson’s disease, recognize the resources available, and connect with support.
    - Our PSA is available in multiple video and audio lengths in both English and Spanish, making it easy to share across different platforms and audiences.
- ###   Share Posts from @ParkinsonDotOrg   
    
    
    - Repost content from the [Parkinson's Foundation's social media pages](https://www.parkinson.org/about-us/contact#social).
 
  ##   Contact  

 Grace Basler, Senior Social Media Coordinator

 

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 Gbasler@Parkinson.org

 

 

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 ###  Inspiration 

 Check out how these Parkinson's Foundation Ambassadors are using social media to spread awareness!

 [Esther](https://www.instagram.com/shakinginmyboots1/) 

 [Mark](https://www.instagram.com/markinthepark21/) 

 [Donna](https://www.instagram.com/movedbyparkinsons/) 

 [Austin](https://www.instagram.com/a_powers01/) 

 [Amy](https://www.instagram.com/amystrongaf/) 

 

 ###  Follow us on Social Media 

 Be a part of our online Parkinson's community! Stay up to date on the latest Parkinson's news, resources, inspiring stories and events.

 [FOLLOW NOW](https://www.parkinson.org/about-us/contact#social) 

 

 

 

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