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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
SPECIAL PROJECTS, 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.
Handyman or woman
Our friendly and appreciative staff need a
handyperson for general repairs and maintenance.
Perfect opportunity for retired individual available
once every other week during work hours, and on
emergency basis, for basic tasks including:
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Replacing florescent light bulbs
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Maintaining emergency log monthly – inspecting
fire extinguishers, emergency lights, etc.
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Hanging shelves, pictures, bulletin boards
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Assembling carts, shelves, etc.
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Minor repairs and maintenance
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Basic plumbing, when needed
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Work
with volunteer site manager to recommend
maintenance and repairs on building
If interested e-mail
volunteer@womenandhealth.org
or call Amanda Barron at 908-526-2335 ext. 123.
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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WHCC needs assistance with specific projects. Required skills/knowledge for each project are indicated below:
Interns for STEP and APPI to expand on our current educational services.
Skills/knowledge: MSW student
Time: School year, yearly
Put all the health center policies and protocols in electronic format.
Skills/knowledge: IT, basic medical terminology
Time: one-time
Analyze FP2000 data and define queries and reports for us to have a better understanding of the clients’ needs.
Skills/knowledge: IT, medical background
Time: one-time
Implement the ability to share various tools/data/programs (i.e. health center policies, quick books, staff calendar) through our network to specific individuals/groups.
Skills/knowledge: Networking, IT
Time: one-time
Write stories for newspapers (i.e. monthly courier articles, press releases for yearly planned activities (this could be a template for us to fill in)).
Skills/knowledge: Communications, PR, Creative writing
Time: Yearly when we develop our calendar of events
Contact newspapers for PR.
Skills/knowledge: Communications, PR
Time: Throughout the year
Develop invitations, flyers needed for yearly planned activities.
Skills/knowledge: Communications, creativity, graphics
Time: Yearly when we develop our calendar of events
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