Opportunity Details
Be The Match Volunteer Ambassador/Intern- Orange County
Be The Match Volunteer Ambassador/Intern- Orange County
Southern California- Orange County
Contact: Yolanda Loera
The Icla da Silva Foundation- Be The Match Southern California Recruitment Center
217-840-8302
Are you a passionate leader? Then we need you!
Every 3 minutes someone is diagnosed with a blood cancer. A matching blood stem cell transplant is the only cure. And while most people believe a match is easily found within the family, 70% of all patients need to reach out into the community for help. YOU could help find their life-saving match!
As a Volunteer Ambassador you will:
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Earn volunteer hours
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Coordinate, organize and work live drives
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Assist your Be The Match Community Engagement Specialist with other volunteers and community development
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Lead drives without your Be The Match Community Engagement Specialist on-site
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Invited to attend large Be The Match events such as our annual 5k
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Invited to attend corporate events
Additionally, if you are a college student you could:
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Complete intern program hours towards your degree
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Present Be The Match to clubs and organizations on campus to educate
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Create a college Be The Match on Campus student organization for ongoing advocacy
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Potentially qualify for book and scholarship and grant programs
This is our highest-level volunteer position where you will work together with your local Be The Match Community Engagement Specialist to:
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Share patient stories both online and within your school or community
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Use your own social media platforms to post education information about our mission to expand and diversify the Be The Match registry
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Understand detailed knowledge on how to join the Be The Match registry
Volunteer Ambassadors will receive in-depth training and on-going personal support and connection with their Community Engagement Specialist to help us at Be The Match to educate, raise awareness and increase and diversify the marrow registrations.
For more information, please reach out to Yolanda Loera via email, phone or Instagram @answerforcancer_BTM
Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+, Minimum Age:18+
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