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TMA Volunteer Information Form

Through its dedicated volunteers, TMA is able to better serve and support its members, generate much needed funds for research and programs, and promote a broader understanding of myositis in the public and medical communities. Thank you for becoming a TMA volunteer - we look forward to working with you!
1.Are you currently a TMA member? In order to volunteer for TMA, you must be a member. It is at no cost to you and you can join online. Thank you!(Required.)
2.First Name(Required.)
3.Last Name(Required.)
4.Email Address(Required.)
5.Mobile Number(Required.)
6.Best time to reach you?
7.What is your preferred means of communication?
8.What city and state do you live in (or country if outside the US)? This is so we can tailor your volunteer experience.(Required.)
9.What is your connection to myositis? Please list specific diagnosis and how long you or your loved one have had the condition.(Required.)
10.What motivates you to volunteer with The Myositis Association, and how do you hope to contribute to our mission?(Required.)
11.What languages do you speak, if any, in addition to English? Please list.
12.What volunteer areas interest you? (TMA provides training and support)(Required.)
13.Please indicate any accomodations you may need to volunteer.
14.What special interests, skills or qualifications do you have from employment, previous volunteer work, or other activities such as hobbies or sports—for example, scientific research, legislative lobbying, patient advocacy, healthcare experience, etc.—that might be helpful in supporting TMA’s mission? Please do not hesitate to list a skill even if it doesn't seem applicable - your interest may be shared with others in our community which would make for a great webinar or article!
15.NOTE: please make sure you come back to this form and click submit right after scheduling your meeting. Thank you! TMA requires a 45-minute video call introduction meeting for new volunteers. Please note that no volunteer introduction meetings can take place in the month of May or September due to myositis awareness month/MyoCon workload. You can schedule your meeting with Rachel Bromley, Senior Manager of Patient Education, Support and Advocacy through this booking link: Book time with Rachel Bromley: New Volunteer Introduction Meeting.(Required.)
16.Feel free to upload your resume (optional).
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17.Feel free to upload a headshot (optional). Does not need to be professionally taken.
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18.I hereby grant The Myositis Association (TMA) permission to use the image, photograph, or likeness I have uploaded in TMA publications, promotional materials, social media, and/or websites.
19.Feel free to upload a 50 word bio (optional). You may use this as an example: Jane Doe, RN has lived with DM for more than 24 years. A tireless advocate, she is a co-leader for the TMA Zanadu support group and manages two Facebook support groups related to myositis. Jane also teaches patient advocacy to nurses through ACME Corp. in Zanadu, MD.
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20.When is your birthday (TMA likes to love on our volunteers when we can)! If you do not celebrate your birthday, please leave blank.
21.Anything else you would like to share with TMA?