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The dedicated staff at Women's Health & Counseling Center (WHCC) does an
incredible job of providing some of the best medical services available to
women in Central Jersey, but they can only do so much alone. WHCC staff
members are always looking for dedicated volunteers to help them improve
the quality and extend the reach of the agency's services.
Please consider
volunteering - there are several exciting opportunities, and you'll get as much out of it as the staff
members do! Training for all positions is provided.
If you are interested in volunteering at WHCC, please email
volunteer@womenandhealth.org and indicate the position or project
in which you are interested.
***The
Silent Auction Committee for the Women's
Health Benefit needs YOU!!!. Help obtain auction items by mailing,
calling or visiting potential donors. Ask your favorite store owners,
hairdressers, restaurants, etc. for an in-kind donation or canvas your town with
a fun group of friends. Interested? Call Michelle at 908-526-2335 ext 134.
Volunteer
Coordinator
WHCC is looking for a DEDICATED VOLUNTEER
to
act as a "Volunteer Coordinator" for at least a half day each week. This
is a fun and flexible opportunity especially for a retiree or part-timer who
loves to socialize and organize. Duties include maintaining
volunteer lists, email blasts, coordinating first interviews
and providing basic information on WHCC services.
Must be
reliable, friendly, organized and
computer literate in Word and Excel.
Must be 18 or older.
Call Amanda for more info.
908-526-2335 ext. 123 or
email.
Assist program managers with a variety of clerical tasks at the medical or administrative office and learn about medical office coordination, health-related programs, or fundraising. Tasks include filing, photocopying, assisting with mailings, data entry, answering the telephone, and taking inventory. Must be 18 years to older to volunteer at medical office. Must be 15 years or older to volunteer at administrative office. **Most administrative office help is on an as-needed basis.
Bi-lingual Spanish volunteers are especially needed.
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Board members at WHCC set the board policies and goals of the organization. They also act as the "trustees" of the agency by monitoring its financial health and ensuring that it can meet its financial needs. WHCC hopes to enhance its expertise and skills by recruiting members with backgrounds including but not limited to: Engineering/Architecture, Banking and Insurance.
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Participate in activities such as providing community outreach days at local pharmacies & other businesses, breakfasts and educational seminars, and reviewing program materials to ensure that they are readable, culturally diverse, and appropriate for the targeted populations.
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Assist survivors of sexual assault through our 24-hour sexual assault
crisis hotline, hospital, and police accompaniments. No experience
necessary. We provide a 40-hour training which must be completed
before becoming an active advocate. Training sessions are held once
or twice per week in the evenings and some weekend days.
Bi-lingual Spanish advocates
are especially needed. Must be 18 years or older.
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WHCC's annual fundraising events include a Comedy
Night, Somerset Patriots baseball game, The Imperial
Ball, and others. The 2009 Imperial Ball, a black-tie gala, will be
held September 26 at the Bridgewater Marriott.
Opportunities for each event include addressing, labeling,
stuffing, and/or stamping invitations; asking local
businesses for support; selling tickets; and assisting
during the event.
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Licensed, Board certified medical professionals assist in providing healthcare services and health education to WHCC patients.
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