Volunteer Positions

Zoom Assistant and Scribe

This virtual volunteer position will assist the Support Group facilitators with Zoom meetings. Take clear and concise notes of participants’ and facilitator’s resources discussed in the meeting. Assist clients with sign-in and technical issues. Commit to at least one 3-hour shift per month for at least 8 months of service.

Skills needed include:
– Familiarity with Zoom, Microsoft Office and Google products.
– Empathetic listener possessing exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
– Comfortable working with databases.
– Exhibit a high degree of ethics and integrity in dealing with personal data.
– Ability to research and identify new resources is a plus!

Email us at [email protected] to apply.

Marketing and Copywriting

Seeking savvy, energetic marketers who are passionate about those affected by tick-borne illness and possess skills in one or more of the following areas:
– Copywriting/editing
– Graphic design
– Social media marketing
– Content marketing

This is a virtual position. 

Ideal candidate(s) are knowledgeable about Lyme Disease and tick-borne Illness, have strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills, experience with Microsoft Office and Google products, and an ability to work independently and be a creative problem-solver. 

Email us at [email protected] to apply.

Volunteer Coordinator

The Volunteer Coordinator (can be a virtual position), assists the Executive Director with screening of volunteer prospects, assists in volunteer training and development, maintains the volunteer schedule, and manages volunteer opportunities. We ask for a commitment of at least one year of service.

Skills needed:
– Familiarity with Lyme and tick-borne illness and the issues surrounding the disease.
– Exhibit a high degree of ethics and integrity in dealing with personal data.
– Professional with excellent organizational and communication skills.
– Proficiency in Zoom, Microsoft applications, and Google products.
– Experience in training volunteers is preferred but not required.

Email us at [email protected] to apply.

Peer Counselor

Ideal candidates will have commitment, savvy diplomatic skills, integrity, and a passion for improving the lives of people affected by Lyme and tick borne illness. *Training Provided* This can be a virtual position. 

The Peer Counselor is responsible for conducting one-on-one support meetings, developing strategies and sharing resources for living well. Generate client information on LDRC intake form. Conduct assessments and provide feedback to the client and/or the care partner/family. We ask for a commitment of at least one year.

Skills needed:
– Must have experienced some form of Tick-Borne Illness.
– Empathetic listener who motivates clients to take action.
– Possess exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
– Comfortable working with databases.
– Familiarity with Zoom, Microsoft Office and Google products.
– Exhibit a high degree of ethics and integrity in dealing with personal data.
– Ability to research and identify new resources a plus!

A top-notch peer counselor should be able to easily identify warning signs in clients and provide effective interventions and emotional support. 

Email us at [email protected] to apply.

Executive Assistant

Currently, our physical office is closed to the public due to the pandemic. This opportunity can be performed virtually, but the volunteer must be within commuting distance of Northampton, MA 01060. Anyone entering our physical office must follow LDRC policies and procedures for the safety of all.

This assistant position will support the Executive Director with company and client records, fundraising tasks, volunteer development, answering phone calls, keeping the office organized and running efficiently, gathering and sharing community resources, providing a welcoming smile and listening ear. We ask for a commitment of at least one year.

Skills needed:
– Knowledge of Lyme, tick borne illness and local resources.
– Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
– Experienced with Microsoft Office and Google products.
– Ability to work independently and be a creative problem-solver.
– Exhibit a high degree of ethics and integrity in dealing with personal data.

Email us at [email protected] to apply.