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5 people are interested
Be an Ambassador for Washington Families!
ORGANIZATION: WithinReach
Please visit the new page to apply.
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5 people are interested
Are you passionate about creating healthier communities? WithinReach is looking for enthusiastic people to join us at community events! We need friendly, knowledgeable faces to represent WithinReach and spread awareness of our mission and programs. So many Washingtonians can benefit from the services we provide--we just have to let them know!
You will answer questions about WithinReach, hand out prizes and information, and interact with kids and families at events throughout King County. If WithinReach is hosting the event, there may also be some behind-the-scenes set up and mingling to do!
Face to face interaction is a central tenet of our work. By engaging directly with community members and potential clients, our staff is able to build lasting relationships. WithinReach Ambassadors give us the capacity to attend more events and reach even more families across Washington.
WithinReach will provide training and support every step of the way, and you will always be accompanied by an experienced staff member.
More opportunities with WithinReach
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About WithinReach
Location:
155 NE 100 St, Suite 500, Seattle, WA 98125, US
Mission Statement
WithinReach's mission is to serve as the foremost catalyst for improvements in maternal, child and family health. Our vision is to ensure optimal health for all families in Washington State.
Description
WithinReach makes the connections Washington families need to be healthy. We are a statewide organization that bridges the gap between families in need and resources such as health insurance and food assistance through our hotline, online resources, and in-person outreach team.
WithinReach focuses on five main areas of work in Washington State.
- Nutrition:We help connect families with resources to healthy and nutritious food. These resources include Basic Food/SNAP (food stamps), free summer meals for children, the Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), and connections to local food resources such as food banks.
- Health Care: WithinReach helps families apply for and attain health insurance, and navigate their new coverage. Along with insurance coverage, WithinReach is able to connect families to low-cost and free medical and dental clinics.
- Immunizations: Washington State has a high rate of parents who opt out of certain vaccinations and immunizations for their children, increasing the risk of widespread and preventable diseases. WithinReach aims to encourage parents to immunize their children to create a safer and healthier environment.
- Breastfeeding: WithinReach seeks to improve care, resources, and support for mothers and babies, so that mothers can breastfeed their babies longer.
- Child Development:We offer free developmental screenings for children from birth to age 5.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Various Community Events in King CountySeattle, WA 98125
DATE POSTED
May 26, 2015
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Networking
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Varies depending on event
- Access to reliable transportation