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PCOS/PMOS Awareness Symposium 2026 - Boston

PCOS Challenge: The National Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Association

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Boston, MA

I Want to Help

Details

Date:

September 19, 2026, 7:15 AM - 6:00 PM EDT

Available Times:

Weekends (daytime)

Time Commitment:

A few hours

Commitment Details:

Half-Day and Full-Day Shifts Available

Recurrence:

One time only

Volunteers Needed:

Cause Areas:

Community Development, Health & Medicine, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Media, Women

Good For:

Teens, Public Groups, Private Corporate Groups

Description

Volunteer at PCOS/PMOS Awareness Symposium 2026 - Boston

PCOS Challenge: The National Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Association is seeking 10 volunteers for the PCOS/PMOS Awareness Symposium on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the Joseph B. Martin Conference Center, 77 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Boston, MA 02115.

The symposium brings together patients, healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers and patient advocates to advance education, improve access to care and address priorities identified by people affected by polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Volunteers make this day of education and connection possible, enabling attendees to participate in sessions and access information and resources that can improve their health and daily lives.

VOLUNTEER DUTIES

Event setup and breakdown
Participant check-in
Directing attendees to sessions and event areas
Room facilitation and timekeeping
Distributing boxed lunches

VOLUNTEER SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Main Symposium, Full Day: 7:15 AM–6:00 PM
Main Symposium, Morning: 7:15 AM–12:30 PM
Main Symposium, Afternoon: 12:00 PM–6:00 PM
Adolescent Symposium: 8:00 AM–12:30 PM

Duties from the list above will be assigned upon arrival. Lunch and refreshments are provided for volunteers.

GET INVOLVED

Express your interest through this listing and include your preferred shift. Individuals and groups are welcome. If volunteering as a group, please include the approximate number of people available.

For questions, contact William R. Patterson at (404) 855-7244.

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Location

On-site

Joseph B. Martin Conference Center

77 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Boston, MA 02115, USA

Directions

NEARBY PUBLIC TRANSIT

The Joseph B. Martin Conference Center is located in Boston’s Longwood Medical Area and is accessible by public transportation.

Nearby MBTA Green Line stops include:

Longwood Medical Area Station, Green Line E branch

Longwood Station, Green Line D branch

Brigham Circle Station, Green Line E branch

Major rail hubs:

Attendees arriving by Amtrak or commuter rail may connect to the Longwood Medical Area from major Boston stations, including Back Bay Station and South Station, by public transportation, taxi or rideshare.

Attendees should check current MBTA schedules and service updates before traveling.

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Instructions:

Please include your preferred volunteer shift:

Full Day: 7:15 AM–6:00 PM
Morning: 7:15 AM–12:30 PM
Afternoon: 12:00 PM–6:00 PM
Adolescent Symposium: 8:00 AM–12:30 PM

If volunteering as a group, please include your organization’s name and the approximate number of volunteers available.