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Pediatric Sport Initiative Job Description
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NMF NATIONAL VOLUNTEER NETWORK VOLUNTEER JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Pediatric Sports Initiative
Reports to: Jonathan Martin, Director of Programs
800/862-7326 x. 16
jmartin@marfan.org
Time Commitment/Frequency:
Varies. Location: Local community. Telephone work and possible in person meetings with local school personnel. Goals and Objectives of this job: - Disseminate posters and brochures to coaches/athletic directors/school nurses
- Identify local school district policies regarding pre-participation athlete screening
- Possibly secure slot on school board meeting as concerned parent/community member regarding pre-participation screening policies
Type of work: - Advocacy
- Telephone/internet research
- Possibly in-person meetings with school personnel.
Volunteer skills/attributes: - Strong communication skills
- Personal connection or contact at school helpful
- Understanding of Marfan syndrome (MFS) and physical activity guidelines
Benefits to volunteer:
- Preserve safety of children with MFS
- May help identify young people with MFS that have not been diagnosed
- Raise awareness of school board policies and procedures and advocate for Marfan community
Job responsibilities and tasks: - Identify local school districts, middle and high schools
- Identify appropriate contact (athletic director, school nurse, etc)
- Initiate contact, promote NMF resources, including posters and brochures
- Obtain complete mailing address and permission to send additional materials if necessary
- Research school/district policy on pre-participation screening—obtain copy of medical exam/release forms if possible
- Follow up with athletic director if necessary
- Take necessary steps to address school board as necessary
Special training required: - Coaching with Director of Programs or Volunteer Coordinator before commencing local contacts
- Must have good understanding of issues surrounding physical activity guidelines and Marfan syndrome
- Know who to approach
Related policies/evaluation: - Must be well-spoken volunteer since they will be representing the NMF.
- Evaluation:
- Successful outreach will result in placement of materials in schools.
- Various districts policies/forms collected on behalf of NMF shows success in making contacts with districts
- Track success in changing policies at local/state level
The NMF office will distribute surveys or evaluation forms at appropriate times. It is part of the volunteer commitment to return these forms as requested.
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Volunteer’s signature
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Print name
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Street address
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City, state, zip code
Please print and return to:
National Marfan Foundation
Attention: Manager of Volunteer Development
22 Manhasset Avenue
Port Washington, NY 11050
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