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Susan G. Komen Chicago seeking Volunteer Grant Reviewers
ORGANIZATION: Susan G Komen Chicago
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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3 people are interested
*MAKE AN IMPACT TODAY!*
Susan G. Komen Chicagois currently seeking volunteer peer grantreviewers to assist in reviewing grant applications from across our service area (Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake and McHenry counties). The applicants/organizations are applying for funding for programs that promote breast health education, access to screening, diagnostics, navigation, treatment and treatment support services.
Peer Grant Reviewer ensure that we are providing breast health and support programs that have the most impact across our service area.
Being a Komen Peer Reviewer is an excellent way to learn more about Komen programs and help us further our mission to end breast cancer and make sure that the grant money will be usedfor towards saving lives in our community. In 2014, Komen Chicago invested nearly $1.3 million in grants to 17 local organizations funding lifesaving education, patient navigation, treatment and support and treatment programs in our five county service area.
Qualifications:
We are looking for individuals who have expertise/knowledge in breast health, public health, social services, and/or other relevant fields, such as health systems, community-based organizations focusing on prevention and health programs, health advocacy groups, breast cancer survivors and co-survivors.
Time Commitment:
·Most reviewers spend a total of 12-30 hours reviewing grants.
·All reviews must be completed between December 22, 2014 and January 14, 2015.
·All reviewers must be able to attend an orientation on 12/16/14 and a panel discussion on 1/24/15
We need your resume, the filled-out application and Code of Ethics Form.
Here is the link that you can find them and more detailed information
-http://komenchicago.org/get-involved/volunteer-for-the-cure/
The application is due on Monday, December 1 st, 2014.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have at volunteer@komenchicago.org. Thank you so much for your time!
Nayoung Kang Volunteer Programs Intern Susan G. Komen - Chicago 8765 W. Higgins Rd. Suite 401 - Chicago, IL 60631 Office: 773-444-0061- Fax: 773-444 0071 National Help Line: 877-GO KOMEN
www.KomenChicago.org
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About Susan G Komen Chicago
Location:
213 W. Institute Place, Suite 302, Chicago, IL 60610, US
Mission Statement
To save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to fine the cure.
Description
The Chicagoland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure was established in 1997 and held the first Susan G. Komen Chicago Race for the Cure. With the support of our signature fundraiser, the Komen Chicago Race for the Cure, the Komen Chicagoland Affiliate has awarded over $17.4 million towards the fight against breast cancer by funding grassroots breast health education and breast cancer screening and treatment projects, as well as national research. Seventy-five percent of the net proceeds raised by the Affiliate are dedicated to fighting breast cancer locally in the Chicagoland metropolitan area. The remaining 25 percent of net proceeds raised are contributed to the Komen Grants Program which funds research and education programs. The generosity and spirit of our corporate sponsors and community partners enables the Affiliate to organize the Susan G. Komen Chicago Race for the Cure as well as other breast cancer awareness events and fundraisers throughout the year.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
8765 W Higgins RdSuite 401Chicago, IL 60631
DATE POSTED
November 21, 2014
SKILLS
- Nursing
- Physician
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- Resume