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ABOUT THE NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION
More than 26 million Americans - one in nine adults - have chronic kidney disease, and most don’t even know it. More than 26 million others are at increased risk. The National Kidney Foundation, Inc., a major voluntary health organization, seeks to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases, and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation. Through its many Affiliates/Divisions nationwide, the Foundation conducts programs in research, professional education, patient and community services, public education and organ donation. The work of the National Kidney Foundation is funded by public donations.
ABOUT THE GAMES
The NKF U.S. Transplant Games is a four-day athletic competition. Competition in the NKF U.S. Transplant Games is open to all recipients of life-sustaining solid organ transplants and marrow or peripheral blood stem cell transplants, including hearts, livers, kidneys, lungs, and pancreases. As much as the Games is an athletic event that calls attention to the success of organ and tissue transplantation, it is also a celebration of life among recipients, their families and friends.
The main goals of the NKF U.S. Transplant Games are to promote the success of organ donation and transplantation and to call attention to the need for organ donation through events and supporting activities before, during, and after the event.
GET INVOLVED!
Hundreds of volunteers have committed thousands of hours to make the NKF U.S. Transplant Games successful, and even more volunteer hours will be necessary for the 2010 Games. Whether you are interested in working a few hours or a few days, we have a place for you. Volunteers can get involved in a number of jobs, from sports and social activities to office administration. View the volunteer job descriptions to find the right position for you. We invite you to lend your expertise, energy and enthusiasm and join us at this inspirational, life-changing event for transplant recipients, donor families, living donors and family members and friends.
VOLUNTEER BENEFITS
Support Organ & Tissue Donation Awareness. Currently there are over 100,000 people on the transplant waiting list. Eighteen people die everyday waiting for a life-saving organ for transplantation. By volunteering for the Games, you can do your part to promote the success of transplantation and call attention to the critical need for more donors.
Admission to the Games. To show our appreciation for your time commitment, volunteers will be admitted to Games activities and permitted to use the Games shuttles for free with your Volunteer Credential.
Meet & Interact with Other Volunteers. Volunteering for the Games is an opportunity for you to meet other individuals with similar interests and skill. Some volunteers will be from the Madison area, while others will be from various states across America or even from around the world.
Lend a Helping Hand. It takes hundreds of volunteers to make the Games a success. Your help is needed and appreciated.
Gain Experience and/or Community Service Hours for your resume. Whether you are looking to perform community service hours for school, work, fraternity or sorority, or looking to expand your resume, you can help yourself while assisting with a fun event and a good cause.
Recognition. Following the Games, you will receive a Certificate of Appreciation in acknowledgment of the time that you devoted to the event.
COMMITMENT & REQUIREMENTS
Volunteers must be 14 years of age or older. Transplant Games volunteers will be expected to be both professional and courteous and arrive for the designated assignment(s) on time. Although each volunteer is asked to commit to a minimum of one shift or 5 volunteer hours to the Games, we encourage you to sign up for two or more shifts during Games week. All volunteers must complete and sign a waiver before they will be permitted to work. (For volunteers under 18 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must sign this form.)
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions on volunteering for the NKF 2010 U.S. Transplant Games please contact the National Kidney Foundation at (800) 622-9010 or send an email to transplant@kidney.org.
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