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Flexible Schedule
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Warwick, RI 02886
Tobacco Free Rhode Island (TFRI) is a statewide network made up of over 110 organizations and individuals working to reduce tobacco and nicotine use - the leading cause of preventable death in Rhode Island. Our work encompasses cigarette alternatives and nicotine products like e-cigarettes, hookah, and synthetic nicotine. Structurally, TFRI works to address the emerging needs of our partners and all Rhode Islanders. One of the ways we do this is through our tobacco policy and cessation workgroups. The tobacco policy workgroup is tasked with assessing policy gaps and prioritizing policy priority areas for the Network. Upon creating policy priorities, this group works to determine where TFRI should focus its resources. Having tobacco policy priority areas is not to be confused with having a policy agenda. TFRI will focus on providing partners with educational resources around the topics they deem a priority. The tobacco cessation workgroup comprises a vast representation of tobacco control partners, including but not limited to tobacco treatment specialists, prevention coalition coordinators, medical directors, and more. This workgroup is tasked with providing community input into mapping treatment resources and creating a treatment referral network. Typically, each workgroup meets quarterly, and there are opportunities to participate in professional development opportunities, networking events, advocacy events, and other educational trainings throughout the year. Tobacco Free RI is only as great as our network partners. We aim to be the connecting force for efforts toward a tobacco-free RI, empowering our network with strategies for effective influence and working together to create the environment for change. As a TFRI Network Partner, you become part of a growing and effective network that connects on this work. You also get access to dedicated tools you can use, timely updates, and recognition for the important work that you do. Technical assistance and trainings, networking and communications, empowerment and results: this is what’s in it for you and what we’ll do together.
Date Posted: Oct 20, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Warwick, RI 02886
The Tobacco Free Rhode Island (TFRI) Youth Network runs year-round, with the most activity occurring between September 2022 and June 2023. It is comprised of youth and young adults from around the state that are unable to make the full commitment to the Tobacco Free Youth Ambassador Program but would still like to be involved with TFRI. This network is open to youth of all ages to participate in tobacco education, advocacy events, and opportunities, but nothing is mandatory. Most events and opportunities will occur in person at various locations across the state and sometimes virtually, so everyone can participate. For more information about the program or to apply, visit http://tobaccofree-ri.org/youth-program.htm "Gets" Youth who are consistently involved with TFRI will have the opportunity to: receive community service hours; make a positive impact at the community and state level; meet like-minded youth from all over, and make long-lasting relationships and memories. "Gives" Although nothing is mandatory for the Youth Network, TFRI encourages the following: attend and participate in events; spread tobacco prevention and education awareness; recruit youth to help build the tobacco-free movement; and be open to learning and working with people from different communities, cultures, and backgrounds.
Date Posted: Oct 20, 2023
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Flexible Schedule
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Warwick, RI 02886
The Tobacco Free Youth Ambassador Program (TFYAP) will run from September 2023 through June 2024; however, we're active year-round, so don't hesitate to reach out. The TFYAP is a statewide movement of youth and young adults, ages 12-21, committed to advocating, educating, mobilizing, and preventing tobacco and nicotine use in Rhode Island. By becoming an Ambassador, you'll have the opportunity to network with youth from across Rhode Island and beyond; and engage in workshops, trainings, and other opportunities throughout the year that will better your leadership skills and understanding of tobacco, vaping, and all its related topics. Meetings, events, and opportunities will occur virtually and in-person at various locations around the state so everyone can participate. For more information about the program or to apply, visit http://tobaccofree-ri.org/youth-program.htm "Gets" Ambassadors will have the opportunity to: receive stipends and/or community service hours based on participation; make a positive impact in their community and state; gain leadership skills, knowledge, and connections; and meet like-minded youth from all over to establish long-lasting relationships and memories with. "Gives" Ambassador expectations are as follows: attend and participate in meetings, tasks, activities, and events; provide input when program planning; continuously spread tobacco prevention and education awareness; recruit youth from across the state to help build the tobacco-free movement; be a leader that others look up to; always be open to learning and working with people from different communities, cultures, and backgrounds.
Date Posted: Oct 20, 2023
