Volunteer: Kidney Health Community Outreach Tables - Erie and Niagara CountiesDid you know that 1 in 7 American adults has kidney disease? Help us spread the word about the impact of kidney disease, share risk factors and let patients know about support programs. How you can help: Share information about kidney health and kidney disease risk factors, in accordance with Kidney Foundation of WNY guidelines. Volunteers will not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any kind. Distribute informational materials prepared by the Kidney Foundation of WNY, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDKD) and other sources.Outreach and patient service events may take place at various locations, including community centers, parks, businesses, restaurants/hotels, and medical offices. We now offer both in-person training and remote training for volunteers. Agency: Kidney Foundation of WNY Did you know that 1 in 7 American adults has kidney disease? Help us spread the word about the impact of kidney disease, share risk factors and let patients know about support programs. How you can help: Share information about kidney health and kidney disease risk factors, in accordance with Kidney Foundation of WNY guidelines. Volunteers will not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment of any kind. Distribute informational materials prepared by the Kidney Foundation of WNY, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDKD) and other sources.Outreach and patient service events may take place at various locations, including community centers, parks, businesses, restaurants/hotels, and medical offices. We now offer both in-person training and remote training for volunteers. Agency: Kidney Foundation of WNY Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 14221 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Event Planning Committee VolunteersEvent planning committee volunteers are important to the Kidney Foundation. Our committee members bring up new ideas, help us to think through logistics, and reach out to other organizations and people. You don't need special qualifications or connections to join an event committee. The most important thing is that you want to help. Until further notice, all committee meetings are being held remotely by video conference or phone conference. Meetings are generally held on weeknight evenings or at another time convenient for the most members of a specific committee. We currently have committees helping to plan upcoming public events: The Walk for Kidney Health The Gift of Life Celebration Agency: Kidney Foundation of WNY Event planning committee volunteers are important to the Kidney Foundation. Our committee members bring up new ideas, help us to think through logistics, and reach out to other organizations and people. You don't need special qualifications or connections to join an event committee. The most important thing is that you want to help. Until further notice, all committee meetings are being held remotely by video conference or phone conference. Meetings are generally held on weeknight evenings or at another time convenient for the most members of a specific committee. We currently have committees helping to plan upcoming public events: The Walk for Kidney Health The Gift of Life Celebration Agency: Kidney Foundation of WNY Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 14221 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Kidney Health Professional Education CommitteeThis committee's role is to assist in the creation of professional education workshops, talks and webinars. Audiences for professional education programs include nephrology specialists, primary care providers, dialysis providers, social workers, dietitians and others working with kidney patients. We are seeking committee members with experience in any of the above fields, or experience in planning educational programs. Until further notice, all committee meetings are being held remotely by video conference or phone conference. Meetings are generally held on weeknight evenings or at another time convenient for the most members of a specific committee. The committee's role will include: identifying topics for educational programs (especially issues of importance for patients or professionals); helping the Kidney Foundation to connect with potential presenters; selecting venues and times which will best serve audience members; assisting with the promotion of educational programs.Agency: Kidney Foundation of WNY This committee's role is to assist in the creation of professional education workshops, talks and webinars. Audiences for professional education programs include nephrology specialists, primary care providers, dialysis providers, social workers, dietitians and others working with kidney patients. We are seeking committee members with experience in any of the above fields, or experience in planning educational programs. Until further notice, all committee meetings are being held remotely by video conference or phone conference. Meetings are generally held on weeknight evenings or at another time convenient for the most members of a specific committee. The committee's role will include: identifying topics for educational programs (especially issues of importance for patients or professionals); helping the Kidney Foundation to connect with potential presenters; selecting venues and times which will best serve audience members; assisting with the promotion of educational programs.Agency: Kidney Foundation of WNY Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 14221 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Kidney Health Screening Volunteer - Erie CountyThe Kidney Foundation of WNY offers a free community kidney health screenings throughout our service area. We are currently seeking medical professionals to volunteer with tasks such including blood pressure readings and BMI calculation, as well as non-medical volunteers for registration. Call 716-529-4393 or email jmorlock@kfwny.org for additional information about volunteering. Agency: Kidney Foundation of WNY The Kidney Foundation of WNY offers a free community kidney health screenings throughout our service area. We are currently seeking medical professionals to volunteer with tasks such including blood pressure readings and BMI calculation, as well as non-medical volunteers for registration. Call 716-529-4393 or email jmorlock@kfwny.org for additional information about volunteering. Agency: Kidney Foundation of WNY Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 14221 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Kidney Health Patient AmbassadorIf you are an individual who has been affected by kidney disease and is interested in helping spread awareness in our area, please contact the Kidney Foundation of WNY. We're looking for people who can share their personal stories through written articles, short videos, and public speaking opportunities. Our foundation can provide training in public speaking or work within your comfort zone. Agency: Kidney Foundation of WNY If you are an individual who has been affected by kidney disease and is interested in helping spread awareness in our area, please contact the Kidney Foundation of WNY. We're looking for people who can share their personal stories through written articles, short videos, and public speaking opportunities. Our foundation can provide training in public speaking or work within your comfort zone. Agency: Kidney Foundation of WNY Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 14221 Allow Groups: No |