Georgia chapter

Volunteer Today

There are many ways you can get involved to support the LFA and its urgent mission.

Volunteer Today

 

The Lupus Foundation of America, Georgia Chapter NEEDS YOUR HELP! If you have a desire to invest your time and talents in an organization that is having a positive impact on the lupus cause, we have just the place for you. With our small staff and the enormous amount of work to be done, we can grow and help many more lupus patients with the help of volunteers like yourself.

The Georgia Chapter has new and passionate leadership with opportunities for you to get involved and expand chapter programs, events and volunteer leadership.

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

Lupus Awareness Day and Advocacy

  • Bring your family and friends to Lupus Awareness Day, Wednesday, February 18th and join our fight.  Your voice and vote make a difference!
  • Support chapter calls to action, on issues or legislation on lupus-related healthcare issues, by emailing and calling your elected officials.
  • Come to Washington, D.C. with the Georgia Chapter, March 2nd and 3rd.

Walk for Lupus Now

  • Start a team, join a team, or be a walker.  Help us grow our local and national signature event and help ensure the growth of our chapter's programs.
  • Join passionate walker and volunteers on the planning committeess for the Atlanta and new Macon walks.  Help us expand to other Georgia cities.

ING GA Marathon

  • Help us reach runners who care about lupus and help the chapter WIN Best Water Station!

Drive for Lupus Now

  • Do you know someone who loves golf and is touched by lupus?  Help recruit golfers, teams and prizes?  Join the 2009 committee to build this exciting new event.

Support Groups

  • Join or create a support group and help us reach and serve patients.  Our groups provide encouragement and coping skills in 23 different statewide locations.

Help in the Chapter Office in Smyrna.  Individuals are needed to help in our office with word-processing, preparing mailings, proofreading, computer networking, and assisting in a variety of other clerical duties.

Help with Community Outreach.  Volunteers could contact church and community groups, distribute literature, and arrange for speakers to make presentations at their meetings.

Become a Health Fair Representative.  Volunteers are needed to attend Health Fairs and other public events to display information, literature, and to answer questions.