Become an Epilepsy Awareness Ambassador

Epilepsy Awareness Ambassadors are passionate and dedicated volunteers who work to grow epilepsy awareness across their community. Ambassadors receive a monthly newsletter that helps them to promote all areas of the Epilepsy Foundation’s mission to both people living with epilepsy and the general public. The Ambassador initiative is a “choose your own adventure” volunteer opportunity designed to provide options for Ambassadors with different interests and availability, allowing them to incorporate epilepsy awareness into their daily life and beyond.

Responsibilities:

• Become Seizure First Aid Certified
• Spread awareness in your community
• Understand and share Epilepsy Foundation resources and information
• Engage in awareness-centered activities to include:
  • Educating the community through social media
  • Participation and promotion of key Epilepsy Foundation programs and resources
  • Organization and execution of awareness-based activities & events
• Review and sign Volunteer Handbook
• Follow guidelines within the provided Epilepsy Awareness Ambassador tools and resources

Qualifications:

• Passionate about spreading awareness
• Responsible and accountable
• Reliable
• Self-driven
• Experience using social media platforms a plus
• Knowledge of epilepsy and the Epilepsy Foundation or willingness to learn

Process, Trainings, and Resources:

• In order to become an Epilepsy Awareness Ambassador, volunteers must complete an online application.
• If selected, volunteers will need to complete the Epilepsy Foundation’s free Seizure Recognition & First-Aid Certification (On-Demand) training, Volunteer Orientation, and Volunteer Representation & Social Media training.
• Additional training tools and monthly resources and volunteer management will be provided by the Volunteer Engagement team.

Time Commitment:

Time commitment will vary by activities you choose. During months that Ambassadors participate, average time commitment ranges from 1 – 10 hours a month.

Volunteer Benefits:

• Opportunity to learn more about epilepsy
• Ability to connect with, and build community Ambassadors through, Discord and social events
• Be part of a team of fellow awareness-minded individuals
• Participate in epilepsy education and network gatherings with Epilepsy Awareness Ambassadors
• Educate family, friends, and community members about epilepsy
• Increase awareness about the Epilepsy Foundation and epilepsy among the general public and people living with epilepsy and their families