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3 people are interested
Can You Take Blood Pressure? Volunteer With MIKE Program!
ORGANIZATION: MIKE Program
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3 people are interested
MIKE Program is looking for Blood Pressure Experts to help with Blood Pressure Clinics
MIKE Program is a health promotion program that empowers youth to be health leaders through education, mentorship, and community outreach.
GOAL/PURPOSE: Blood pressure clinics are a fun way to interact with teenagers while screening the youth for high blood pressure and demystifying a seemingly complicated medical concept. Blood Pressure experts visit MIKE classes to support youth in hands-on lessons on how to take blood pressure. High school youth are then guided to take their peers’ blood pressure. For this role, the blood pressure expert should feel confident both taking blood pressure manually and learning how to show youth how to take blood pressure.
We are seeking blood pressure experts in spring 2017 for the following upcoming Blood Pressure Clinics (you are welcome to help with any or all of these):
Miller Education Center West in Hillsboro,
- Wednesday, March 15 th, 2:20-3:50 PM
De La Salle North Catholic High School in North Portland
- Thursday, March 16 th, 10:45-11:55 AM
- Thursday, March 16 th, 12:20-1:30 PM
- Thursday, March 16 th, 1:30-2:30 PM
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support youth as they gain skills through a hands-on blood pressure activity
- Notify MIKE Program staff if youth present higher than normal blood pressure
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience taking blood pressure with a blood pressure cuff and stethoscope
- Outgoing and personable
- Experience in inspiring, energizing, and motivating youth in an educational setting is a plus
- Enthusiasm for the mission of MIKE Program to empower youth to be health leaders
TRAINING: 15 minute orientation to MIKE program and procedures prior to the start of the class (included in time listed above)
HOW TO APPLY: Submit a volunteer interest form through the website at http://mikeprogram.org/get-involved/volunteer-for-other-opportunities/ or email Michaela Quinlan, Program Assistant at michaela@mikeprogram.org and Cheryl Neal, Executive Director at cheryl@mikeprogram.org
More opportunities with MIKE Program
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About MIKE Program
Location:
9155 SW Barnes Road, Suite 219, Portland, OR 97225, US
Mission Statement
MIKE's mission is to mentor and educate underserved students to lead healthy lives personally, in their school community, and beyond. How does MIKE achieve its mission? MIKE is building lifelong opportunities for students more likely to live in communities made vulnerable to health disparities by guiding them toward healthy lifestyles, equipping them and their mentors with leadership skills and engaging health professionals in career mentoring.
Description
MIKE delivers mentored health education for high school students to address the increasing impact of adverse health outcomes and health disparities. Our work is often focused in communities of color, lower-income areas, and in rural populations.
At MIKE, it all begins by connecting high school students with near-age mentors, who serve as role models, guides and influencers. MIKE recruits, trains and places high-caliber volunteer mentors with the students in their school health classes once a week for an entire academic semester. We strive to match mentors who reflect the cultures and experiential backgrounds of the students.
Most MIKE mentors are pursuing and/or working in healthcare professions, so they are more able to introduce and provide insight into a variety of career options. MIKE's cutting-edge curriculum focuses on an expanded portfolio of health topics, including nutrition, mental health, physical activity, chronic disease prevention, social justice, access to healthcare and healthy foods and the impact of COVID-19 on their lives and the community. MIKE also incorporates current public health issues into the programming, providing students with opportunities to voice their thoughts, ideas and concerns.
Primary Benefits of MIKE's programming include:
- Health education
- Introducing youth to a variety healthcare career options
- Providing important social connections through meaningful mentor relationships
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
De La Salle North Catholic High School7528 N Fenwick AvePortland, OR 97217
DATE POSTED
February 10, 2017
SKILLS
- EMT
- Cardiology
- Healthcare
- First Aid / CPR
- Physician
- Physician Assistant
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- 1 hour
- Must know how to take blood pressure