Volunteers are the driving force behind the foundation, giving generously of their time and talent to serve in a variety of ways. Currently we also need the following volunteers:
March for Babies: Volunteers are needed in communities across the state to sell sponsorship opportunities, recruit volunteers and new teams, and to plan and implement kick off, rally, and walk day activities. Contact Monica Sanghavi-Patel, State Director of Development at mpatel@marchofdimes.com.
Special Events: There are many opportunities available for involvement with the Signature Chefs Auctions, Bikers for Babies, testimonial events, and galas. Join one of the planning committees or help the day of the event. Contact Monica Sanghavi-Patel, State Director of Development at mpatel@marchofdimes.com.
Program Services: Seeking volunteers state-wide to coordinate outreach to mission families and to plan and implement activities for these families; to represent the March of Dimes at community events, such as health fairs; to maintain inventory and re-stock NICU Family Support Centers at hospitals; to assist with planning and implementation of Prematurity Awareness Day/Month events; and to assist with planning and logistics of professional and public health education initiatives. We need individuals with good organizational skills, good communication skills, and who enjoy working with others. We also need individuals with maternal child health, public health, rural health, social work, or grant writing experience to assist with our professional committees and activities. For more information contact Lori Reeves, State Director of Program Services at lreeves@marchofdimes.com.
Public Affairs: Seeking professionals state-wide to serve on our Public Affairs Committee. Individuals with maternal child health, public health, social work, legislative, and/or advocacy experience needed to assist with advancing March of Dimes advocacy priorities in Florida. Volunteers must have a willingness to learn about the legislative/regulatory process in the state. Activities include developing relationships with legislators and local elected officials, participating in legislative visits or meetings, and identifying issues and developing strategies to advance the chapter’s advocacy priorities. Contact Penelope Tiam-Fook, State Public Affairs Director for more information at ptiam-fook@marchofdimes.com
Communications: Seeking communications professionals to help with marketing communications/public relations planning, graphic design and layout, writing, editing and proofreading, and media planning. A variety of short and long-term positions are available to assist with projects to build awareness of the March of Dimes and support fundraising events. Some on-site meetings may be required, but work may be completed outside of the March of Dimes office. For more information contact Rochelle Darman, State Director of Communications and Marketing at rdarman@marchofdimes.com.
Graphic Designers: We need graphic designers who can modify files created with InDesign and other Adobe programs and create newsletters, ads, and collateral materials. Contact Rochelle Darman, State Director of Communications and Marketing for more information at rdarman@marchofdimes.com.
For detailed information, call the March of Dimes office in your area or e-mail. For a list of March of Dimes offices click here.
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