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7 people are interested
KEEP Healthy Screening @ Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church
ORGANIZATION: National Kidney Foundation Serving the National Capital Area
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7 people are interested
March is Kidney Month! We need volunteers to provide a KEEP Healthy check up at a kidney health event at the Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church.
What is a KEEP Healthy Check-up?
KEEP Healthy is a public health screening 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 an 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 measurement 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
More opportunities with National Kidney Foundation Serving the National Capital Area
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
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
WHEN
WHERE
3000 Pennsylvania Avenue SEWashington, DC 20020
DATE POSTED
February 8, 2016
SKILLS
- Customer Service
- People Skills
- Healthcare
- Nursing
- Community Outreach
- Professional Development
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 30 min training, 4 hour screening, 30 min clean-up