We are looking for a few good men and women!
We need volunteers who can dedicate as little or as much time to Breath
of Hope.
Main requirement – we would like you to be at least 1 year from your
child either coming home from the NICU or the date they chose wings over
feet. We know through that first year (and sometimes
beyond) are still trying to gain their bearings from their experiences. This stated, we will allow those who are
within that year to assist with any of these positions.
Awareness Day Coordinators–
we need folks to act as coordinators and distribute our letters, sample
Proclamations and help others find their Representatives on-line or find their
contact information. These are slowly
evolving positions. Must have or be
willing to learn the basic process of the requests and you will learn detail of
how many states and our government work.
State/Regional Advocates –
we have a detailed description of this position and it would be working with
any Chapters formed and helping to get them started. These volunteers would also be requested to
organize a State/Local event each year so families could meet and great one
another. Of course this would overlap
with other positions which also would work with the people who hold this
position. You would also be a go-to
person for all local media and families so you can distribute information.
Scholarship Committee Representatives
– Primarily would review scholarship applications and help award the
scholarships. Position would also have
you research how to promote the Scholarship Program to those who qualify and
ideas for fundraising and grants for scholarships.
Grant Researchers –
Individuals who would research for grants available for Breath of Hope to
apply, we already have the paperwork to apply for grants. We just need these individuals to send us the
contact information to apply for grants.
Care Advocates and Coordinators –
Individuals who can give information and contacts to families who are
expecting, moving to other areas or may need practical information about
hospitals, OBs, In-Home Nursing Companies, Grief Resources and any other
resources that could be needed or required for families. These individuals would also work with our
State/Regional Reps to be sure if our printed materials are needed and/or
desired are distributed.
Editors – do you like to
edit, read or reword things to make them clearer? We would love your input! To review our reference guides and brochures,
website and our Newsletters when they are going to print or out via email.
Fundraising Coordinator –
Someone who would help families fundraise for Breath of Hope’s Programs,
Medical Research to benefit CDH and also assist families in fundraising for
their own family expenses.
Board Members – We need a
few people to add to our Board of Directors!
These are “jacks of all trades” due to the simple fact that Breath of
Hope is a smaller nonprofit public charity.
You will review financials, attend Board Meetings (most via teleconference
– quarterly or if an issue arrises you may need to attend – not lasting longer
than an hour). Board Members over see
all these positions and also are important in the day to day operations of
Breath of Hope.
None of these positions are paid – all volunteer and none are a
full-time job unless you wish it to be one!
Family comes FIRST. We know all too well that family is first. Email us at boh@breathofhopeinc.com and we will send you an application, which is a formality. We will also be working on with volunteers to create position descriptions.
Thank you!
