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ORGANIZATION: Immune Deficiency Foundation
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Serve as an IDF Advocacy Day Guide!
Are you familiar with the layout of Capitol Hill? Do you have an interest in supporting others through advocacy?
The Immune Deficiency Foundation (IDF) is seeking volunteers to guide Advocacy Day guests around Capitol Hill on Thursday, March 22, 2018 from 7 AM to 4 PM.
IDF Advocacy Day Guides aid the Advocacy Day attendees with navigating through Capitol Hill office buildings to attend their pre-scheduled meetings with their state’s legislators. Meetings last 15-20 minutes and groups are typically done by 4 PM.
We are seeking volunteers who can commit to a minimum of four hours; however, volunteers who are available the whole day (7 AM to 4 PM) are preferred. Highest demand for Guides is between 7 AM and 1 PM.
This event is rain or shine.
Desired Skills:
Positive and enthusiastic attitude
Punctual and reliable
Able to lead groups and engage in conversation in an unbiased and apolitical manner
Comfortable working with audiences of varying ages, physical abilities, ethnicities, etc.
Able to walk/stand for long periods (3-4 hours at a time)
Requirements:
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must pass a background check
Must be able to conduct walking tours
Must be able to commit to a 4-5 hour shift (either 7 AM-12 PM or 1 PM-4 PM) (All day preferred)
Professional attire required
Not required but helpful:
Background and interest in healthcare policy
Coursework or experience in Government Affairs or Political Science
Experience participating at some level in grassroots advocacy
Benefits:
Free breakfast (if you arrive by 7 AM) and lunch reimbursement is offered
Volunteers contribute to the overall mission of IDF by providing another layer of skill to our team. As an IDF Advocacy Day Guide, you will have the opportunity to enrich the lives of people in the rare disease community by sharing your time and talents.
To find out more about volunteering at the Capitol as an IDF Advocacy Day Guide, please e-mail volunteer@primaryimmune.org.
The Immune Deficiency Foundation is the national patient organization dedicated to improving the diagnosis, treatment and quality of life of persons with primary immunodeficiency diseases through advocacy, education and research.
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About Immune Deficiency Foundation
Location:
7550 Teague Rd., Suite 220, Hanover, MD 21076, US
Mission Statement
The Immune Deficiency Foundation is the national patient organization dedicated to improving the diagnosis, treatment and quality of life of persons with primary immunodeficiency (PI) diseases through advocacy, education and research.
Description
IDF provides accurate and timely information for patients and families living with PI and offers valuable resources. IDF...
- Helps the patient and medical community gain a broader understanding of PI through education and outreach efforts;
- Promotes, participates in, and conducts research that has helped characterize PI and given patients and physicians substantially improved treatment options;
- Addresses patient needs through public policy programs by focusing on issues such as insurance reimbursement, patient confidentiality, ensuring the safety and availability of immunoglobulin therapy, and maintaining and enhancing patient access to treatment options.
Thousands of individuals and families affected by PI diseases depend on IDF for advocacy, education and empowerment.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
E. Capitol St. NE & 1st St. NEWashington, DC 20004
DATE POSTED
January 19, 2018
SKILLS
- Legal (General)
- Lobbying
- Public Advocacy
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Healthcare
- Advocacy
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 4-5 hr (7AM–12PM or 1PM–4PM; All day preferred
- Professional attire required;