Community Education Liaison (Volunteers Needed Throughout ME, NH, MA, and RI)

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Summary:EFNE is seeking experienced and enthusiastic volunteers to provide epilepsy and seizure trainings to a variety of audiences. EFNE will provide the necessary curriculum and training to enable volunteers to help educate school personnel, school nurses, students, senior citizen groups, community organizations, corporate "lunch and learns" and daycares.

From hour-long workshops for school personnel to all-day conferences for families, and from training preschool teachers to law enforcement and school bus drivers, whether it’s visiting corporations or hosting a webinar, last year, more than 1,200 people received training about epilepsy from EFNE.

As we seek to expand our reach, we invite interested and qualified volunteers to join our team of Community Education Liaison to assist in giving these presentations.

Volunteers with teaching experience, public speaking experience or prior experience with community service awareness and education projects are encouraged to apply!

Location:Volunteers are needed throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, and Rhode Island.

Key Responsibilities:To assist EFNE in providing epilepsy awareness and education to your local community through the delivery of high-quality, engaging, informative "Epilepsy 101" presentations.

Length of Appointment:Community Education Liasons are asked to commit to one year of service and agree to provide a minimum of two presentations per year.

Time Commitment:Presentations typically last 60-90 minutes. The majority of presentations occur during the day with the exception of daycares and community groups which may take place in the early evening.

Qualifications:

Experience with public speaking

Excellent verbal communications skills

Some familiarity with epilepsy is helpful, but not required!

Volunteers are responsible for providing their own transportation to presentation sites

Must be 18+

Training:Training consists of flexible in-home reading and review of the curriculums, one session of in-person training for two hours and observation of at least 1 training done by an EFNE staff person.

Support:The Director of Community Education and Engagement is available to answer questions.

Dress Code:Business casual.