ME/CFS Awareness Action Outreach to Hospital and Medical Schools

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Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is a disabling, complex, neuroimmune disease that impacts about 4.3 million Americans of all ages. 90% of patients are undiagnosed and most healthcare workers haven't even heard of ME/CFS. Volunteers working on this project will try to schedule and set up events with the help of MEAction, a global ME/CFS advocacy group, at local hospitals and medical schools to educate.

This volunteer should have strong organization skills, be able to set up public relations opportunities, communicate and reach out to hospitals and medical schools, and help at events (each will probably be a single 1-2 hour educational session).

Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes

Time Commitment: At least a 4 hour/week flexible commitment

Onboarding Process: It would be helpful to attend a MEAction info session.

Desired Skills/Experience: Strong communication skills. Social media and PR experience would be a plus.

Physical Requirements: This project is able to make accommodations for individuals with physical limitations and the space where this project takes place is wheelchair accessible. For event attendance, their organization is flexible with accommodations.

Attire: Most work will be remote, but if volunteers attend the events, smart casual is recommended.

ME/CFS San Diego

The mission of ME/CFS San Diego is to work locally to raise awareness of ME/CFS, to help educate healthcare workers and researchers, to increase access and support for ME/CFS patients, and internationally to add our voices to ME/CFS advocacy actions. Our goal is to be a part of improving life for ME/CFS patients.

*Important information

*Volunteer time shifts are broken down into the following time frames:

Sunday Morning

Sunday Afternoon

Sunday Evening

Monday Morning

Monday Afternoon

Monday Evening

Tuesday Morning

Tuesday Afternoon

Tuesday Evening

Wednesday Morning

Wednesday Afternoon

Wednesday Evening

Thursday Morning

Thursday Afternoon

Thursday Evening

Friday Morning

Friday Afternoon

Friday Evening

Saturday Morning

Saturday Afternoon

Saturday Evening