Addiction Prevention & Mental Health Awareness Advocate

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POSITION SUMMARY: Looking for volunteers interested in raising awareness about addiction and mental health to all applicable parties. This position will be responsible for various activities, including research, preparation of materials for education, networking, promoting Mission Addiction, and more dependent upon the availability and interest of the volunteer. Will train interested parties to champion MA, representing the organization in their geographic location. Seeking in-person volunteer(s) in the Dayton, Ohio area as well as any interested virtual volunteer(s). Our organization is interested in having advocates for all local counties!


QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong desire to raise awareness about addiction prevention and mental health challenges
- Past simple research experience, including data entry, analysis and summary of key findings
- Excellent written communication skills
- Dependability and reliability
- Excellent spoken communication skills are required for candidates making professional networking contacts and appointments


PREFERRED:
- Knowledge of the Christian faith
- Past experience preparing and/or delivering training materials
- Knowledge and/or experience with social media, websites, and blogs
- Knowledge and/or experience with addiction, including prevention treatment
- Knowledge and/or experience with current mental health issues
- Knowledge of the Dayton, OH area and relevant organizations if volunteer is local to that area


DUTIES:
- Research information as assigned, compile, and summarize for various communication/training purposes
- Edit and revise assigned materials as appropriate
- Perform simple database entry and maintenance (training will be provided, if necessary)
- Contact interested parties by phone and/or in-person as assigned to discuss Mission Addiction
- Distribute fliers, and/or other addiction and mental health related materials as assigned
- Attend assigned events to champion Mission Addiction
- Network to promote MA
- Interface with other team members as assigned

This position will be customized slightly based on the individual candidate, location, interests, skills and experience.

Mission Addiction is an evolving non-profit organization and this position may evolve with time. We welcome our volunteers to participate in the development of their position!

Please send a résumé and cover letter or paragraph to Edward@Mission-Addiction.org. Include your interest in this position and organization, qualifications, and any previous volunteer experience. Thank you for inquiring about this important role in our mission!

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