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Start a new BluBirds Chapter: Make a Difference in Your Community

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ORGANIZATION: BLUBIRDS CLUB

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Are you ready to take action and make a real impact? As a BluBirds Chapter Starter, you’ll lead the way in connecting your high school with a local retirement home, creating opportunities to combat senior isolation while developing your own leadership skills.

What You’ll Do:

  • Work closely with our BluBirds team through weekly online meetings where we’ll guide you step-by-step.
  • Build a connection between your high school and a nearby retirement home.
  • Organize 3-4 volunteer events each month that bring students and seniors together in meaningful ways.
  • Recruit and manage a team of volunteers at your school.
  • Be the leader of your chapter, coordinating events and keeping in touch with our national team.

Benefits of Volunteering:

  • Make a tangible difference by helping combat senior isolation
  • Hold an important leadership position and manage a team
  • Personal leadership development and gain healthcare experience through volunteerism
  • Network with like minded individuals from our numerous national chapters
  • Gain numerous community service hours and the chance to win the Presidential Service award

How to get started:

Send us an email at blubirdsteam@gmail.com! Here is what you should include in your email:

  • Name
  • Resume/CV
  • City/state
  • Name of your high school
  • Tell us a bit about yourself!

After sending us an email we will work to schedule an interview to determine if you are the right fit for this position. We are looking for applicants who are passionate, committed, and have a deep understanding of senior isolation and the importance of the issue.

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About BLUBIRDS CLUB

Location:

11228 171ST PL NE, 1234567890, REDMOND, WA 98052, US

Mission Statement

At Blu Birds, we are on a heartfelt mission to bridge the generational divide and cultivate a more compassionate and cohesive community. Our non-profit organization is passionately committed to fostering intergenerational connections and empowering the next generation of leaders - high school students - to make a profound impact in their local care homes and beyond. By offering innovative workshops and providing meaningful volunteer opportunities, we strive to enrich the lives of elderly residents in care homes, instilling a sense of purpose and empathy in our young volunteers while brightening the days of those we serve. Together, through our collaborative efforts, we envision a harmonious society where wisdom, experience, and youthful enthusiasm intermingle seamlessly, creating a tapestry of understanding, support, and lasting memories.

Description

501 (c)3 Non-profit student led organization that connects high schools with local retirement communities.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Community
Seniors
Advocacy & Human Rights, Community, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • Teens

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 13
  • Orientation or Training
  • 1-5 hours weekly

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