Understanding primary immunodeficiency (PI)
Understanding PI
The more you understand about primary immunodeficiency (PI), the better you can live with the disease or support others in your life with PI. Learn more about PI, including the various diagnoses and treatment options.
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Living with PI
Living with PI
Living with primary immunodeficiency (PI) can be challenging, but you’re not alone—many people with PI lead full and active lives. With the right support and resources, you can, too.
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Get involved
Get involved
Be a hero for those with PI. Change lives by promoting primary immunodeficiency (PI) awareness and taking action in your community through advocacy, donating, volunteering, or fundraising.
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Advancing research and clinical care
Advancing research and clinical care
Whether you’re a clinician, researcher, or an individual with primary immunodeficiency (PI), IDF has resources to help you advance the field. Get details on surveys, grants, and clinical trials.
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Volunteer

As an IDF volunteer, you can help provide critical support to those living with PI, as well as advocate for better healthcare policies, research, and funding.

Be the heart of IDF

Volunteering with the Immune Deficiency Foundation is a powerful way to make a difference in the lives of those living with primary immunodeficiency (PI). With the help of dedicated volunteers, IDF is able to provide critical support and resources to individuals and families living with PI, as well as advocate for better healthcare policies, research, and funding.

Every year, hundreds of volunteers provide support for education, advocacy, and fundraising events for IDF. Join us as a volunteer and find opportunities that match your skills, schedule, and interests. Whether it's visiting a local plasma center, lending a caring ear, or supporting an event, IDF has a variety of ways for you to get involved.

Volunteer community meeting

Join us on February 12! Whether you're a longtime volunteer or just getting started with the Immune Deficiency Foundation, this meeting is for you. Get updates on upcoming programs, connect with others who are passionate about supporting the PI community, and more!

Learn how to get involved as an IDF volunteer

There are a number of ways you can volunteer to help. Scroll through the roles below and choose the one that's right for you. Or reach out directly and let us know how you'd like to help.

Community liaison

Share your knowledge and experience of PI to spread the word.

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Get Connected leader

Build a safe and supportive community as a group leader.

Lead a group

Health access advocate

Help advocate for laws and policies that support the PI community.

Advocate

Peer support volunteer

Provide invaluable one-on-one support to people living with PI.

Provide advice

Plasma ambassador

Encourage others to donate plasma by sharing your experience.

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Social media ambassador

Raise awareness for PI and plasma donation.

Spread the word

Walk for PI ambassador

Help with Walk for PI events in your area.

Stride with IDF

Fundraise for IDF

DIY fundraising events are fun, easy, and start with you!

Start a fundraiser

Questions? Contact us.

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Read volunteer stories

Volunteers are essential in providing compassion and skill while making a difference in the PI community. Check out inspiring volunteer stories and share your experience.

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