The PKD Foundation is the only organization in the U.S. solely dedicated to finding treatments and a cure for PKD. We do this by promoting fundraising, education, advocacy, support, and awareness on a national level, along with direct services to local communities across the country.

We have several community-based volunteer opportunities for you to get involved close to home.

Learn more below, and apply today!
If you aren’t sure how you’d like to get involved, fill out and submit our volunteer form.
We’ll follow up with you to match you with an opportunity!
Walk for PKD Ambassadors

Our Walk for PKD Ambassadors serve an important role in their community. They’re responsible for planning and executing their local Walk for PKD with support from PKD Foundation staff.

This volunteer role raises important financial support and plans an event that brings the local PKD community together. Your contribution will help fulfill our vision to end PKD.

PKD Connect Ambassadors

PKD Connect Ambassadors play a vital role in providing local support for PKD communities across the United States and serve as the frontline for individuals new to the PKD Foundation.

In this role, volunteers provide educational opportunities and support to their local PKD community while connecting individuals to PKD Foundation programs and services as appropriate.

Outreach Ambassadors

The Outreach Ambassadors Program builds new bridges between the PKD Foundation and underserved communities.

PKD Foundation Volunteer Code of Conduct

Volunteers shall act honestly and ethically while in the performance of their volunteer duties. Volunteers shall treat all PKD Foundation employees, volunteers, and community members with respect, courtesy, and dignity. Volunteers shall not discriminate and shall be respectful of ethnic, national, and cultural differences.