Community Advocate

Save to Favorites

VOLUNTEER JOB DESCRIPTION

Community Advocate - Event Representation

MAJOR OBJECTIVES

• The volunteer community advocate will work within his/her local community to promote MOCEANS and our mission by actively engaging community members and sharing news, information, and resources related to the Center.
• Support outreach activities by attending community events and represent MOCEANS by helping to staff a MOCEANS tent/table.
• Engage the public to help recruit new memebers for MOCEANS, distribute brochures and other material.
• Participate in events as appropriate and based on volunteer interest (runs/walks, etc), wearing MOCEANS branded shirts, etc and helping to publicize MOCEANS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Live and/or work in Monmouth or Ocean County, NJ

• Works well independently and as part of a team

• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills

• Experience and/or interest in promoting the human and civil rights of people with disabilities

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be a positive and informed spokesperson for all people with disabilities

• Consistently promote MOCEANS CIL and its mission serving as a champion of our cause

ORIENTATION/TRAINING

MOCEANS will provide both online and in-person training.

TIME AND PLACE

The volunteer community advocate will work at ciommunity events throughout Monmouth and Ocean County

ON-THE-JOB SUPERVISION

Stuart Schwartzman, Volunteer Coordinator ( coordinator.moceans@gmail.com )

BENEFITS

This position provides valuable experience for community or human rights advocates and anyone with a passion for protecting the rights of people with disability. Volunteers are highly valued members of the MOCEANS team and contribute to making a significant difference in MOCEANS’ ability to serve our community. MOCEANS will provide reference letters for all volunteers who successfully complete a placement