Volunteer

Please read through the descriptions to find out which position fits you and your lifestyle best. Then complete and submit your information to be listed as a support group* leader volunteer. Thank you for your desire to help those in your community who are affected by essential tremor! Please contact the IETF by email or call toll free at 888.387.3667, if you have any questions or need further information.

Volunteer Positions

Support Group Leader: Support Group leaders are self-motivated and passionate individuals who serve the needs of their community though offering a place where all those affected by essential tremor can gather to learn more about living with ET. Starting a group can be intimidating, that is why we have a complete training guide to help you every step of the way.

Position Description | Support Group Leader Training Guide | Application

Community Partner: Community Partners are individuals who are employed by a hospital or health care provider and manage or oversee a variety of support groups. Community Partners in each community work to increase awareness about ET within each community and to provide a local contact for support and educational information.

Position Description | Application

General Office Assistant: (International headquarters in Lenexa, Kansas only) With support groups all over the world, numerous educational events around the U.S. and a constant flow of patient and doctor information out our doors, we need volunteers! Whether you prefer working on mailings, making calls to members or other volunteers or just helping out on a project-by-project basis, we need you!

Position Description| Application

Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world.

Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.- Margaret Mead

* Support groups are not intended to provide medical advice or be a substitute for qualified medical care. The International Essential Tremor Foundation does not assume any liability resulting from participation in a support group. The opinions held by the support group leaders, attendees or presenters are not necessarily those of the IETF.

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