Volunteer Position: Community Ambassador
Need: Ambassadors are needed to further Partners In Care Maryland, Inc. (PIC) coverage in the Montgomery County community through professional networking, participation in appropriate health fairs and events related to our mission; and to speak to groups who want to learn about our mission or how to support us. The time commitment is flexible.
Position Description: Ambassadors will support PIC staff by representing our organization through various networking opportunities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work with staff to identify networking opportunities and needed areas of coverage to benefit PIC.
- Identify ways he/she is willing to connect to the community on behalf of PIC and make the appropriate inquiries to participate.
- Distribute marketing materials and look for opportunities to increase awareness of PIC.
- Represent PIC at Chamber events and other professional organizations where coverage is needed.
- Inform and report back to the appropriate staff member when follow up is needed to provide important contact information for our databases.
- Man tables at health fairs and other events marketing older adults and their families.
- Advocate for our mission and funding needs where and when appropriate.
- Assist in marketing by identifying churches, civic groups, and media to include our information in their newsletters, bulletins and papers.
Ambassador Criteria: Receive on the job training and shadow Volunteer Coordinator. Communication with the Volunteer Coordinator will be on-going, and will include discussion of any issues or process improvements. Must be a member of PIC and have an understanding of PIC and its culture to enable effective interactions on the phone and in the office.
Qualifications: Ambassadors should have some experience with networking; they should be comfortable in group setting and with meeting new people. They should carry themselves professionally and dress appropriately.
Supervision: This position reports to the Volunteer Coordinator
