PDASD Employment, Volunteer and Inten Opportunities

Employment and Career Opportunities

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Volunteers and Interns Make a World of Difference

How to Find the Volunteer Opportunity That's Right for You

Have you ever thought, "The little bit I can do will never make a difference." or "What in the world can I do?" Remember the feeling you had inside when you selflessly gave help to another out of a deep, heart-felt sense of compassion Yes, it's true that no single individual can alone solve the world's many complex problems. But, whatever you can do to help makes a tremendous difference in the lives of countless others. Your gift of compassion brings hope and strength, and your unique talents and skills contribute to improving the quality of life for all those affected by Parkinson's disease. You can make life and your community a happier and healthier place to live for those whose lives you touch.

Volunteer and Student Intern Opportunities

The Parkinson's Disease Association of San Diego (PDASD) is pleased to provide student interns the opportunity to learn how non-profit human services agencies function and are managed. PDASD coordinates a wide variety of programs and services, thus ensuring an appropriate match to the student's area of interest and abilities.

• Social Work: Learn about PDASD programs and services, and interact with community agencies as well as the individuals and families we serve.

• Public Relations & Marketing: Help create greater awareness of PDASD's programs and services use your graphic arts and communications skills to help brand the PDASD image.

• Administration & Fundraising: Help raise funds and resources needed to maintain and expand PDASD programs and services throughout San Diego.

• Information Technology - Website Development - Social Networking: Help improve and maintain PDASD's computer network and website, and expand our reach through technology and social networking.

Volunteer Documentation

Overview of Volunteer and Intern Positions

Volunteer and Intern Application

The Value of Volunteers

The non-profit sector cannot take the place of government programs, nor can it single-handedly cure the ills and disparities of society. However, each of us can make a tremendous difference in our own sphere, and can find ways to help that will make our efforts well worth the time we invest in others.

• As of 2009, approximately 109 million Americans were volunteering their time annually; that's 56% of all adults.

• Volunteers contribute an average of 3.5 hours per week totaling 20 billion hours with an estimated dollar value of $225 billion dollars.

• 59% of teenagers volunteer 3.5 hours per week; that's 13.3 million volunteers giving 2.4 billion hours at a value of $7.7 billion dollars.

• These volunteer time estimates simply underscores the indispensible contributions that volunteers make in enabling our country’s 1.4 million charitable organizations to serve their communities.

Best Reasons to Volunteer

Some of the best reasons to volunteer are those you may not have considered; the ones that make it worth your while to go that extra step. People who volunteering for a worthy cause report that they get back in satisfaction and joy more than they ever expend in time and effort. What you get back is immeasurable! Here are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:

• Makes you feel appreciated and valued.

• Gives you new skills, strengths and life experience.

• Provides opportunities to make new friends and business contacts.

• Expands your horizons and career opportunities.

To volunteer or become an intern please download our Volunteer Application, Click for Email Address, and then e-mail your application to PDASD Education Coordinator, Karen Jensen. You can also fax your application to (858) 273-6763, or mail it to PDASD, 8555 Aero Dr., Suite 308, San Diego, CA 92123-1745.

Please Consider Partnering With PDASD to Improve Quality of Life

Your investment helps support programs and services that improve the quality of life for families affected by Parkinson's, and provides funding for medical research seeking more effective treatments and a cure.

See how your gift gives hope and strength to families facing the daily challenges of Parkinson's. Click on the Many Faces of Parkinson's to see how our programs and services maximize self-sufficiency for Parkinson's patients and provide support for their families.

The Parkinson's Disease Association of San Diego Exists to Improve
the Quality of Life of Those Affected by Parkinson's