To increase the impact of litter removal we categorize and collect data on every single piece of litter that we remove from the lake.

Volunteers can raise awareness in any number of ways, from registering at a health fair or expo to talk to attendees about autoimmunity, to simply talking about it more in person or online.

Periodically at both the state and federal levels, legislation is proposed that impacts the autoimmune community. Volunteers can sign up through our VoterVoice portal to get notification when an issue comes up so that they can contact their representatives regarding the issues at hand.

AARDA relies on its grassroots fundraisers to help support and continue our mission. Fundraisers can join or host a walk, add a fundraising aspect to any event, get their coworkers involved with workplace giving, or even host a fundraiser through Facebook.

No matter your skills or areas of interest, we have an opportunity for you. Many of our volunteer positions require no previous experience – just the desire to learn through on–the-job training. Opportunities include acting, sound, props, set design, costumes, hair, choreography, house manager, usher, greeter, box office, and more.

Take pictures as requested at events and at prearranged times at the Warren clinic. Photos must be available by the next evening.

Maybe it’s not the right time to add a permanent family member to your house. You can still save an animal by fostering! Take care of pets while we look for their forever home. All of our pets stay in foster homes where they can be looked after individually and receive all the love and…

General and deep cleaning is always needed. Sweeping, scrubbing and mopping floors, scrubbing walls, cleaning tables, chairs and windows. Cleaning soiled cat traps, litter boxes, kennels and dishes. Vacuuming and steam cleaning carpets. These are just a few of the daily cleaning duties we are looking for help with.

Opportunities exist at all levels. Actors, Set Construction/Painting, Lighting/Sound, Props, Costumes, Stagehands, Ushers, Front of House and more.