Volunteer
We need your help to succeed in our mission to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases. The Eastern Missouri Chapter has many volunteer opportunities available to suit your interests including:
- Use your expertise and talent by serving on special event and program committees
- Become a Program and/or Service leader for people with arthritis
- Become part of the Speakers Bureau and talk to audiences about arthritis and related topics
- Volunteer to work at special events
- Work at the chapter or branch office doing general office duties.
- Get work experience by volunteering for an educational internship
- Help distribute information about events and programs throughout the area.
For more information, please send an email to Kim Rosenthal or call (314)991-9333.
Volunteer Orientations
Contact Kim Rosenthal at 314-991-9333 or email her at krosenth@arthritis.org for more information or attend one of the following orientation dates at 5:30 p.m. at the Chapter office (9433 Olive Blvd., St. Louis):
November 3
Internship Opportunities
The Eastern Missouri Chapter offers internship opportunities to both undergraduate and graduate students in the areas of:
- Marketing/Public Relations
- Health Promotions
- Special Events/Food and Beverage Management
- Social Work
- Business Operation/Accounting
Candidates should have three or more years of undergraduate experience in business administration, marketing, health promotions, journalism, mass communications/public relations and/or social work. Interns must have knowledge of MS Office computer applications, the ability to communicate effectively, and excellent organizational and problem solving skills. They must also be pro-active, creative and work well independently as well as with other staff and volunteers.
For more information, contact Kim Rosenthal at (314) 991-9333 x 1301 or krosenth@arthritis.org.
Volunteer Spotlight
Q&A with Volunteer Brad Pittenger
How long have you volunteered with the Arthritis Foundation?
4 years
Why the Arthritis Foundation?
We became exposed to the AF through Cabin Fever. We have a daughter who was diagnosed 4 years ago, at the age of 2, with JRA. Cabin Fever was an awesome experience where we could network and talk with other parents of kids with JRA. We were also exposed to education regarding JRA. We had no idea prior to Kate’s diagnosis that kids can get arthritis.
What makes you passionate about the Foundation?
They provide resources and programs for people and families with arthritis.
Why continue to volunteer?
We are able to help raise money to fight arthritis, increase awareness of JRA and help other parents going through those first scary months after diagnosis. Most of the money we raise, stays right here in St. Louis impacting our community.
Why should other people volunteer with the Foundation?
Arthritis is the number one cause of disability. There are more kids affected and those with Juvenile Diabetes and Cerebral Palsy combined! Arthritis isn’t an old persons disease causing discomfort – for some, it is a debilitating, life changing disease that can sometimes be fatal!
Most memorable experience while working with the Foundation?
Our first Cabin Fever – seeing the kids – all kids including the ones affected directly and the ones affected indirectly (siblings) treated the same while having a great time. At the same time, parents learn about real world treatments and methods to deal with the disease. We learn from other parents what has worked for their children. Things such as how to give injections w/ less stress, how to get off steroids w/o relapse, etc. Sometimes traditional methods don’t work with these kids and learning from other parents what has worked with their kids is invaluable.
