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6 people are interested
Bring healthcare advocates from across N.C. together... Help coordinate an enrollment event!
ORGANIZATION: NORTH CAROLINA FARMWORKERS PROJECT INC
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6 people are interested
The NC Farmworkers Project is coordinating three Sunday health insurance enrollment events for the spring and summer. These events usually draw a total of 100 to 130 Hispanic farmworkers who are interested in applying for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. Nationwide, farmworkers are at a high risk of developing chronic illnesses and suffering from workplace accidents or injuries. Health insurance can make it easier for farmworkers to to access prevententative and specialty care and to improve their health.
In addition to offering application assistance, we invite legal services, health educators, tax preparers, medical providers, and other community members to the events to offer free information and services to farmworkers. Health insurance specialists from across North Carolina participate, so the events are a really exciting way to meet healthcare advocates and to contribute to improved healthcare access in the community!
The role of this volunteer is to assist in all aspects of event coordination, including sending invitations to partner organizations, creating event flyers, assisting with appointment scheduling, seeking donations, organizing tables/chairs/tents, and reserving rental vehicles. The volunteer must have excellent computer skills and knowledge of email, Word, and Excel. Spanish language is not required, but preferred.
This position necessitates a long-term volunteer who can commit 2-3 hours per week from March- June, 2017, in order to assist with the coordination of all three events. We would love for the volunteer to also attend the three Sunday enrollment events (dates TBD) in the Benson area in to learn more about our work and to see what has been accomplished, but this is not a requirement.More opportunities with NORTH CAROLINA FARMWORKERS PROJECT INC
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About NORTH CAROLINA FARMWORKERS PROJECT INC
Location:
1238 NC 50 South, BENSON, NC 27504, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to promote the organization of farmworkers, to help them find solutions to their own problems collectively, and to improve their living and working conditions.
Description
We work with farmworkers in five counties around Benson, NC. We have several program areas: health education & access, the Affordable Care Act program, a program for promotores (lay health leaders), and community-based participatory research projects around issues that affect farmworkers' lives.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
CoffeeshopsRaleigh, NC 27601
DATE POSTED
March 1, 2017
SKILLS
- Advertising
- Basic Computer Skills
- Project Management
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Spanish
- Microsoft Office Suite
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 2-3 hours/week