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KEEP Healthy @ George Mason Regional Library

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ORGANIZATION: National Kidney Foundation Serving the National Capital Area

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
  • 19 people are interested

We need volunteers to provide a KEEP Healthy check up to over 100 people at the George Mason Regional Library

What is KEEP Healthy Check-up?

KEEP Healthy is a public education tool designed for large health fairs and expos because it targets the general public who may not be aware of the risk factors for kidney disease. The assessment consists of physical measurements, blood pressure, a risk survey and a consultation with a advanced health professional.

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GENERAL VOLUNTEER
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We need a volunteer or group of volunteers (no medical experience required) with a positive attitude and good people skills that enjoy helping others.

Responsibilities:

Must be at least 18 years old. Assigned to a station(s) the day of screening. Some tasks include welcoming participants, help with line control, assist with questionnaires and hand out educational materials at resource center.

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MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL VOLUNTEER
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We need a specialized group of volunteers (such as RNs, med students, technicians, etc.) who have medical experience to handle blood pressure measurements and urine testing. Also includes medical professionals (such as MDs, DOs, NPs, PAs and RNs) that can provide consultations to participants by reviewing their risk factors.

Responsibilities

Assigned to a station(s) the day of screening. Some tasks include blood pressure measurement, urine testing and participant consultations.


Reasons to volunteer:

* Impact the health of individuals in your community before they progress to
kidney failure
* Get valuable experience for your resume and employee file
* Network and meet awesome people just like yourself
* Get a volunteer t-shirt and an "experience letter" that documents your
contribution


Time Commitment:

Total: 5 hours (1/2 hour training at start of shift)

Available Positions

25-30 volunteers

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About National Kidney Foundation Serving the National Capital Area

Location:

5335 Wisconsin Ave NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20015, US

Mission Statement

The National Kidney Foundation is a major voluntary nonprofit health organization dedicated to preventing kidney and urinary tract diseases, improving the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases and increasing the availability of all organs for transplantation.

Description

The National Kidney Foundation is meeting the growing public health challenge of chronic kidney disease with a range of programs and services for hundreds of thousands of healthcare professionals, millions of patients and tens of millions of Americans at risk.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Health & Medicine
Community, Health & Medicine

WHEN

Sat Nov 08, 2014
12:30 PM - 05:30 PM

WHERE

George Mason Regional Library7001 Little River TurnpikeAnnandale, VA 22003

(38.827465,-77.18631)
 

SKILLS

  • People Skills

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Bilingual - Spanish

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