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4 people are interested
Health Educator
ORGANIZATION: BE A ROSE INC
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4 people are interested
Description:
A part-time volunteer position to increase the outreach capacity of an upcoming 501 (c) (3), tax exempt non-profit, charitable organization whose aim is to empower women. BE A ROSE’s mission is to provide health and wellness education to underserved women and school-age girls. Furthermore, we distribute feminine hygiene products to these same populations at zero cost.
The Health Educator will be an experienced professional who will be responsible for teaching our monthly women's health workshops and educating underserved women on puberty, menstruation and menopause. They will develop a safe space within their class where women of different ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds can discuss these taboo topics. They will also be able to explain the proper use, care and disposal of various menstruation management products in the market. The Health Educator will work under the direction of the program Founder.
Responsibilities
Some Responsibilities Will Include:
- Teach health workshops scheduled every 2nd Thursday of each month/ 9 months per year/ 1pm-3pm (be available from 12pm - 4pm to allow for set up and breakdown). Classes will be held at Health Intervention Services - 15 Andre St. SE. Grand Rapids, MI 49507. See calendar on our website.
- Cover topics of puberty, menstruation and menopause (teaching material and schedule of when topics will be covered shall be provided).
- Ensure that products are promoted appropriately.
- Be culturally sensitive to ensure that topics taught are recieved in the most positive way.
- HAVE FUN!
Minimum Requirements:
- Health degree or College Student in process of acquiring such degree
- Desire to be a teacher, facilitator and health promoter
- Connection with the mission and work of BE A ROSE
- Recognition of attendees that require referrals to community clinics / social services and making appropriate referrals
- Great organizational skills
- Having reliable transportation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint & Excel)
Company Website:
http://www. bearose.org
Please send RESUME to:
Temwani Mtonga
Project Manager
admin@bearose.org
Subject: [Job Title]
More opportunities with BE A ROSE INC
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About BE A ROSE INC
Location:
6026 Kalamazoo Ave. SE #129, Mail ONLY, Grand Rapids, MI 49508, US
Mission Statement
Healthy, strong women help communities thrive. BE A ROSE is a 501(c)(3), tax exempt, non-profit, organization founded by Christine Mwangi in 2014 with the singular purpose of empowering women. Our mission is to provide health and wellness education to underserved women and school-age girls. Furthermore, we distribute feminine hygiene products to these same populations at zero cost.
Description
BE A ROSE partners with organizations throughout Grand Rapids, Michigan, to provide underserved women and school-age girls education on puberty, menstrual hygiene, and menopause, as well as access to feminine hygiene products. To this end, we administer roundtable discussions, seminars, and training workshops for groups and organizations. Furthermore, we gather and organize donations of feminine hygiene products to be given freely to women and girls in need.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Health Intervention Services15 Andre St. SEGrand Rapids, MI 49507
DATE POSTED
September 21, 2016
SKILLS
- Healthcare
- General Education
- Community Outreach
- Data Entry
- Basic Computer Skills
- Group Facilitation
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- 4 hours / month