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School Liaison Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Hopecam
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5 people are interested
Mission: Hopecam is a 501c3 charitable organization with the mission of using technology to overcome the social isolation of children in treatment for cancer. Recognizing the critical need for socialization with their friends and classmates, Hopecam seeks to bridge the lonely divide between homebound or hospitalized children and their friends at school using tablets, web cameras, and Skype.
To learn more, visit www.hopecam.org
Position: School Liaison
Start Date: January
Position Description:
- Locates school information (counselors, principals, and teachers emails, addresses, etc.)
- Reaches out to schools to start the connection process
- Follow up with schools who are unable to connect with students
- Enter information in Hopecam data base
- Assembles Welcome Packets for school connections
Required Qualifications:
- Positive attitude and flexibility
- Team player and willing to "pitch in" in areas that are not outlined in description
- Excellent PC skills and well versed in PC version of Microsoft Word/Excel
- Self motivator
- Detail orientated
- Sophisticated interpersonal communication skills
- Reliable transportation to Hopecam office
- Must pass criminal background check
- Needs to be available during school office hours (Eastern, Central, and Western time frames)
Minimum Qualifications:
- 3 months, 2-4 hours/week
- Sense of humor
- If you are looking for a one-time opportunity, please email sam@hopecam.org if interested. No phone calls please
More opportunities with Hopecam
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Hopecam
Location:
12100 SUNSET HILLS RD STE C10, RESTON, VA 20190, US
Mission Statement
Hopecam connects children undergoing treatment for cancer, and other life-threatening illnesses, with their friends, family members, and classmates using tablets and web cameras.
Description
Among the first side-effects a child experiences after diagnosis of cancer or other life-threatening diseases is being cut off from their friends and school. Hopecam uses technology to help children overcome this social isolation. We work with the schools to educate them as to the importance of connecting with these children, providing information, IT support and hardware as needed. We program and give the children tablet computers equipped with webcams so they can connect with their friends and family.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
12100 Sunset Hills RoadSuite C10Reston, VA 20190
DATE POSTED
January 23, 2018
SKILLS
- Basic Computer Skills
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Customer Service
- Children Medical Services
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 2-4 hours/week, minimum 3 month commitment