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20 people are interested
Be a Heart-Health Ambassador!!
ORGANIZATION: The Hope Heart Institute
Please visit the new page to apply.
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20 people are interested
Are you interested in educating the community about cardiovascular disease and how to prevent it?
Come join our excellent team of Hope Heart educators. We participate in community events, health fairs, schools and much more!
One of the first steps to becoming a general volunteer is to submit a volunteer application. This will help us figure out what your interests are and how that may be best fit. Please follow the link below in order to fill out the application.
http://www.hopeheart.org/embrace-our-cause/volunteers-interns/
As soon as we receive your application, we will notify you more on next steps. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you for your interests in volunteering. Our team looks forward to meeting with you soon!
More opportunities with The Hope Heart Institute
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About The Hope Heart Institute
Location:
1380 112th Ave NE, Suite 200, Bellevue, WA 98004, US
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
The Hope Heart Institute is committed to serving humanity through cardiovascular research and education. We are dedicated to preventing and treating heart and blood vessel disease, and to improving the physical, emotional and spiritual quality of life for all at risk of - or affected by - cardiovascular disease.
Description
Heart Disease. It's the No. 1 killer of Americans, taking more lives than the next five causes of death combined. One person in this country dies of heart disease every 33 seconds. Men, women, children - everyone is vulnerable.
But there is Hope. The Hope Heart Institute is committed to serving humanity through cardiovascular research and education. We are dedicated to preventing and treating heart and blood vessel disease, and to improving the physical, emotional and spiritual quality of life for all at risk of - or affected by - cardiovascular disease.
Overview
- A 501(c)3 non-profit cardiovascular research and education institute
- Founded in 1959 by world-renowned cardiac surgeon Lester Sauvage, M.D.
- Named for legendary entertainer and benefactor Bob Hope, whose close friend Bing Crosby suffered from heart disease
Education
- Kids Take Heart: hands-on health curriculum for 3-5th graders targeting anatomy, fitness, nutrition, stress and goal-setting
- Youth Take Heart: science curriculum targeting 6-8th graders in partnership with the University of Washington and MESA. Curriculum focuses on heart anatomy, the causes of cardiovascular disease, heart-healthy nutrition and physical activity, and biotechnological solutions for repairing damaged heart and vascular tissue
- Teen Take Heart: high school science curriculum in development with Seattle University. Aims to promote wellness and prevent cardiovascular disease through in-class instructional and kit-based lessons. In addition, students are coached to lead outreach events and provide health-related resources to their community
- Heart Restart: outreach focusing on sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and the importance of knowing CPR and AEDs for all populations with a specific focus on SCA in athletes
- Women Take Heart: program serving women, who have more deaths and disabilities due to heart attacks than men, by providing screenings, presentations, and education on heart-healthy lifestyles that is applicable to the whole family
- Business Take Heart: engaging program that reaches businesses with a variety of health challenges that are geared toward encouraging healthy habits
Notable Achievements
- Founder Dr. Sauvage pioneered coronary artery bypass graft surgery, revolutionizing cardiac care around the world.
- Hope Health Publications are the most widely-read health publications in the world, reaching more than a million people each month.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1380 112th Ave NE, Suite 200Bellevue, WA 98004
DATE POSTED
August 24, 2015
SKILLS
- Public Speaking
- General Education
- People Skills
- Fundraising
- Nutrition
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible