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6 people are interested
Outreach Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: CORNER HEALTH CENTER
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6 people are interested
Locations:
Varying locations and events in the community.
Purpose:Volunteers will represent the Corner Health Center at community events:
- Inform the community about services and programs offered at the Corner.
- Engage youth ages 12-25 and their parents to encourage them to come to the Corner for all their health needs.
1 hour training and attend at least 6 community events a year.
Works with:Corner Outreach staff, community members, current patients, potential patients and their parents.
Duties and Responsibilities:- Before events: pick up table items
- Table runner/signage
- Corner swag to hand out
- Pamphlets or flyers with Corner information and programs
- Check in with Outreach Manager to learn about new programs and upcoming events
- Set up Corner table display as instructed by Outreach Manager
- Represent the Corner in a positive and professional manner
- Communicate effectively with Outreach Manager before and after event
- Fill out a summary worksheet after event, including any recommended follow up
- Answer questions about Corner or provide contact information to someone who can.
- Must be 18 years or older
- Have an appreciation for the Corner Health Center’s mission
- Friendly and welcoming to community
- Embraces IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access) and greets all without judgment
- Have strong verbal communication skills
- Has the ability to work well as part of a team
- Has a flexible schedule
- Able to lift 25lbs
- Volunteer orientation annually
- 1 hour training with Outreach Manager annually that includes practice presentation
- Shadow Outreach Manager at one or more community events
- Wear volunteer t-shirt during event, unless the event requires a different dress code.
- Volunteer badge and nametag.
- Reimbursement for parking fees will be provided by the Corner (must present original receipt)
- Mileage to and from event will not be reimbursed by the Corner
- Purchased food will not be reimbursed by the Corner
- Must abstain from alcoholic beverages if provided during event (even if 21 years of age)
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About CORNER HEALTH CENTER
Location:
47 N HURON ST, YPSILANTI, MI 48197, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Corner Health Center is to inspire 12- to 25-year-olds (and their children) to live and sustain healthy lives by providing them with judgment-free, affordable health and wellness care and education.
Description
Started in 1981, the Corner Health Center has been a cornerstone for health care among Washtenaw County youth.
Goals: To enable young people to:
- get exceptional health care
- reduce risk-taking
- understand the long-range implications of their behaviors and choices
- participate in and take responsibility for their own health and well-being
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
47 N. Huron St.YpsilantiYpsilanti, MI 48197
DATE POSTED
August 8, 2019
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- Recruiting
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2-6 hours, depending on the event attended. There will be weekend and evening hours required.