Become an Arthritis Advocate
New volunteer patient advocates from the Lower Mainland are periodically needed to serve on our Vancouver based Board. We seek members who represent various forms of arthritis disease and who are also reflective of BC’s racial and ethnic diversity — but these are desirable attributes rather than essential qualifications. These are two-year terms, with the potential to participate for a further two years.
If you have been diagnosed with arthritis and have a strong interest in arthritis research, you may want to consider a volunteer position with the Arthritis Patient Advisory Board. APAB members are passionate about making a difference and are:
- Informed, or be willing to be informed, on a broad range of arthritis issues
- Experienced in patient-centered arthritis organizations
- Devoted to advocating for practical research for arthritis patients in established and innovative ways
- Able to articulate the needs and concerns of people with arthritis while participating in ARC research projects and advising ARC researchers
- Interested in receiving appropriate training in order to participate in ARC research
- Committed to mentoring, building capacity and empowering people with arthritis to take an active role
- Proficient in communication techniques and internet navigation
If you are interested in being considered for a volunteer position with the Arthritis Patient Advisory Board, please submit your resume to patientadvisoryboard@arthritisresearch.ca. Please include information on your arthritis background, including any volunteer or paid work that you have done in the area of arthritis, advocacy or other work experience. As well, please tell us which of our core strategic areas interests you most and how you could positively contribute to APAB initiatives.
Thank you for your interest in APAB. In the event that you are not chosen as a full-time APAB member, please specify on your resume if you would be interested in participating on a periodic basis in APAB special projects and sub committees in our strategic areas.
Volunteer with the Arthritis Patient Advisory Board!
Arthritis Research Canada’s Arthritis Patient Advisory Board is recruiting new members.
Help Navigate Research from a Patient Perspective!
The shift to patient-centred research has created increasing demand for patients with all forms of arthritis to share their experiences and opinions, and to participate in ongoing research projects that will inform the direction of arthritis prevention, care and treatment.
Get Involved!
If you have been diagnosed with arthritis and have a strong interest in arthritis research, you may want to consider a volunteer position with the Arthritis Patient Advisory Board (APAB). APAB members are passionate about making a difference and are:
- Informed, or willing to be informed, on a broad range of arthritis issues
- Interested in spreading and delivering arthritis research information
- Eager to be a part of a patient-centered arthritis organization
- Devoted to advocating for practical research for arthritis patients in established and innovative ways
- Able to articulate the needs and concerns of people with arthritis while participating in Arthritis Research Canada research projects and collaborating with our researchers
- Interested in receiving appropriate training in order to participate in Arthritis Research Canada research
- Committed to mentoring, building capacity and empowering people with arthritis to take an active role
- Proficient in communication techniques and internet navigation
Apply Now!
If you are interested in being considered for a volunteer position with the Arthritis Patient Advisory Board, please fill out the contact form below. Applications for membership on the Patient Advisory Board will be reviewed quarterly in January, April, July and October. Applications submitted between these times will reviewed at the next Recruitment Committee Meeting.
Arthritis Research Canada’s Arthritis Patient Advisory Board values a diverse membership and strongly encourages, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, members of ethnic minorities, and Indigenous Peoples to apply.
Arthritis Research Canada – Arthritis Patient Advisory Board is an equal opportunity volunteer board. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, colour, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by municipal, provincial or federal laws.
Being accountable and transparent, meeting or exceeding standards and expectations for confidentiality, safety, protection of privacy and ethical conduct
Working effectively across disciplines, specialities, organizations and communities to combine efforts and share information in pursuit of shared goals
Constantly seeking and applying leading edge ideas, practices and knowledge while maintaining our commitment to quality and pursuit of the highest standards
Effectively translating unwavering dedication to our mission into practical, relevant, high quality actions that make a positive difference for people living with arthritis
Have a question or want more information about joining the APAB team?
Email: patientadvisoryboard@arthritisresearch.ca | Call Patricia Webb: 604-207-4024
Become an Arthritis Advocate
New volunteer patient advocates from the Lower Mainland are periodically needed to serve on our Vancouver based Board. We seek members who represent various forms of arthritis disease and who are also reflective of BC’s racial and ethnic diversity — but these are desirable attributes rather than essential qualifications. These are two-year terms, with the potential to participate for a further two years.
If you have been diagnosed with arthritis and have a strong interest in arthritis research, you may want to consider a volunteer position with the Arthritis Patient Advisory Board. APAB members are passionate about making a difference and are:
- Informed, or be willing to be informed, on a broad range of arthritis issues
- Experienced in patient-centered arthritis organizations
- Devoted to advocating for practical research for arthritis patients in established and innovative ways
- Able to articulate the needs and concerns of people with arthritis while participating in ARC research projects and advising ARC researchers
- Interested in receiving appropriate training in order to participate in ARC research
- Committed to mentoring, building capacity and empowering people with arthritis to take an active role
- Proficient in communication techniques and internet navigation
If you are interested in being considered for a volunteer position with the Arthritis Patient Advisory Board, please submit your resume to patientadvisoryboard@arthritisresearch.ca. Please include information on your arthritis background, including any volunteer or paid work that you have done in the area of arthritis, advocacy or other work experience. As well, please tell us which of our core strategic areas interests you most and how you could positively contribute to APAB initiatives.
Thank you for your interest in APAB. In the event that you are not chosen as a full-time APAB member, please specify on your resume if you would be interested in participating on a periodic basis in APAB special projects and sub committees in our strategic areas.
Volunteer with the Arthritis Patient Advisory Board!
Arthritis Research Canada’s Arthritis Patient Advisory Board is recruiting new members.
Help Navigate Research from a Patient Perspective!
The shift to patient-centred research has created increasing demand for patients with all forms of arthritis to share their experiences and opinions, and to participate in ongoing research projects that will inform the direction of arthritis prevention, care and treatment.
Get Involved!
If you have been diagnosed with arthritis and have a strong interest in arthritis research, you may want to consider a volunteer position with the Arthritis Patient Advisory Board (APAB). APAB members are passionate about making a difference and are:
- Informed, or willing to be informed, on a broad range of arthritis issues
- Interested in spreading and delivering arthritis research information
- Eager to be a part of a patient-centered arthritis organization
- Devoted to advocating for practical research for arthritis patients in established and innovative ways
- Able to articulate the needs and concerns of people with arthritis while participating in Arthritis Research Canada research projects and collaborating with our researchers
- Interested in receiving appropriate training in order to participate in Arthritis Research Canada research
- Committed to mentoring, building capacity and empowering people with arthritis to take an active role
- Proficient in communication techniques and internet navigation
Apply Now!
If you are interested in being considered for a volunteer position with the Arthritis Patient Advisory Board, please fill out the contact form below. Applications for membership on the Patient Advisory Board will be reviewed quarterly in January, April, July and October. Applications submitted between these times will reviewed at the next Recruitment Committee Meeting.
Arthritis Research Canada’s Arthritis Patient Advisory Board values a diverse membership and strongly encourages, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, members of ethnic minorities, and Indigenous Peoples to apply.
Arthritis Research Canada – Arthritis Patient Advisory Board is an equal opportunity volunteer board. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, colour, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by municipal, provincial or federal laws.
Being accountable and transparent, meeting or exceeding standards and expectations for confidentiality, safety, protection of privacy and ethical conduct
Working effectively across disciplines, specialities, organizations and communities to combine efforts and share information in pursuit of shared goals
Constantly seeking and applying leading edge ideas, practices and knowledge while maintaining our commitment to quality and pursuit of the highest standards
Effectively translating unwavering dedication to our mission into practical, relevant, high quality actions that make a positive difference for people living with arthritis
Have a question or want more information about joining the APAB team?
Email: patientadvisoryboard@arthritisresearch.ca | Call Patricia Webb: 604-207-4024