Join Us

Join a chapter, support a local project, or start one at your school.

Project Pulmonary’s volunteer and chapter pathways are intentionally simple: find a nearby chapter through Instagram, help lead a hydration drive, or apply to launch a chapter if none exists in your area.

Ways to contribute

Three direct ways to take part in the mission.

Whether you are joining as a volunteer or building something new, the site gives people a clear path into the nonprofit.

Project Pulmonary volunteers at a community event
Join a local chapter

Look on Instagram, find a nearby chapter, and ask how to support its work.

Existing chapters may already be running outreach events, hydration drives, or school presentations that need help.

Project Pulmonary volunteers hosting a hydration drive and delivering bottled water
Host a hydration drive

Start a drive at your school and donate collected supplies to a local fire station.

This is one of the clearest ways students can contribute locally while supporting firefighter wellness.

Project Pulmonary outreach board at a community event
Start a chapter

If no chapter exists near you, build one at your high school.

New chapters extend Project Pulmonary’s reach and create lasting local leadership opportunities.

Starting a chapter

What chapter members do

  • Organize hydration drives and local outreach projects.
  • Coordinate classroom-based Letters for Lungs activities.
  • Represent Project Pulmonary at school and community events.
  • Build local partnerships that keep firefighter support visible.
Start a chapter

If there is no chapter near you, apply through our chapter form to begin one at your school.

Project Pulmonary members inside a fire station
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Frequently asked questions

These FAQs make the join process feel more concrete and reduce uncertainty for new supporters.

What is Project Pulmonary’s mission?
Project Pulmonary works to support pulmonary health through youth-led service, advocacy, and community engagement, with a focus on firefighters facing chronic exposure to airborne carcinogens.
How are donations used?
Donations help support chapter growth, community outreach, service projects, awareness efforts, and initiatives such as hydration drives that directly benefit local fire stations and firefighter support efforts.
Can I volunteer?
Yes. Students and supporters can get involved by joining a local chapter, helping organize service events, participating in outreach, or supporting chapter-led initiatives in their area.
Besides donating, how else can I help?
You can join a chapter, start one at your school, organize a hydration drive, spread awareness on social media, or help connect Project Pulmonary with local schools and communities.
How do I start a chapter?
If there is not already a chapter near you, you can apply through our chapter form to begin the process for your school.
Do I need a local chapter nearby to participate?
No. If there is no chapter in your area, you can still get involved and ask about starting one at your high school.