*****G-PACT Volunteer Application Online!*****

G-PACT has made many changes to our volunteer application process. Applications are now online so anybody may request to volunteer while surfing our website and learning about us! The new process is easy, quick, and efficient! Jo Fick, VP, will work with each applicant on an individualized basis to determine the best ways for you to use your skills and interests! We offer many various opportunities, so there should be an area of interest for just about everyone!

*****Volunteer Job Opportunities are available in G-PACT!!***** 

G-PACT is growing rapidly, and as a result, we are in need of increased assistance! Although we have added many volunteers in recent months, we have many opportunities still available. There are a wide range of opportunities for various projects. Jo, Volunteer Coordinator, will work with you on an individualized basis to determine which position you will enjoy! This is a great opportunity for anyone, but especially those who are unable to work, need voluntary projects they can do from home, and want to reach very important goals throughout the nation!

To help guide you to finding the right position within G-PACT, we have labeled each position with “Active Levels”.  The Active Levels are as follows: 

     High- This is a high priority position, usually a department head requiring a substantial number of volunteer hours and a large commitment. 

     Medium- This position will require fewer commitment hours, however, the hours that are requested are very important (e.g. Board meeting attendance, registration completions)  

     Low- This position offers a wide range of opportunities for people interested in assisting G-PACT on a smaller scale if health or other commitments interfere with being able to donate a large amount of time. 

Fundraising Director
Active Level: High

This person serves as the key person developing fundraising strategies; implementing and evaluating activities to raise funds.  He or she ensures accurate tracking/monitoring/accountability for funds as relating to Fundraising and reviews major grants and associated terms.  The Fundraising Director is a Board member and required to attend quarterly Board meetings via AOL messenger. 

Publications Director
Active Level: High 

He or she oversees/develops G-PACT’s newsletter and other organizational articles by writing, editing, and/or compiling text provided by other volunteers.  In addition, he/she will write articles or update information for the webmaster to post to G-PACT’s website.  The Publications Director is a Board member and required to attend quarterly Board meetings via AOL messenger.

Research Director
Active Level: High 

This person is responsible for learning more about our intended cause while researching both on the Internet and other printed publications.  He/she will work with researchers as needed on projects such as creating polls as requested under the guidance of researchers, seeking volunteers for studies as proposed by research companies, and updating G-PACT and public on any new developments.  Additionally, this person will provide information to researchers, compile our data from studies we do for them if requested, and maintain close contact with researchers on latest developments The Research Director is a Board member and required to attend quarterly Board meetings via AOL messenger. 

Patient Advocacy Administrator
Active Level: High 

The Patient Advocacy Administrator is responsible for training, organizing, and overseeing all operations and activities of Patient Advocacy Assistants. This person is also responsible for assisting people with gastroparesis one-on-one on an individualized basis. Responsibilities include assisting someone with receiving better medical care, assisting with insurance approval process, arranging medical transportation to clinics, understanding the needs of individualized callers and seeking the appropriate solutions, special need/urgent situations, etc. He or she will work to help those who request it, as long as the requests are reasonable and do not go against our bylaws, mission statement, purpose, or other legal guidelines.  

Patient Advocacy Assistants
Active Level: Medium  

Works directly with patients via phone, e-mail, Internet conference, or fax to assist with individual needs requests such as insurance approvals, transportation to clinics, full or partial financial coverage for medical testing or procedures (not currently available), and other requests. The Patient Advocacy Assistant performs all duties as Administrator minus leadership duties. 

Registrations Manager
Active Level: Medium 

He or she is responsible for maintaining annual state registration paperwork by  compiling and distributing exact information requested by various states, learning what each state requires, and by keeping G-PACT updated on the progress and any significant changes in laws for certain states.  

Board of Directors
Active Level: Medium 

These are volunteers that are responsible for the guidance of G-PACT as a whole and must be a positive representative of G-PACT.  While Department Heads are Board members, G-PACT also needs several people who would like to sit on the Board only (e.g. hold no other position).  He or she will be required to attend quarterly Board meetings via AOL messenger. 

Regional Support Group Coordinators
Active Level: Medium 

This position is for someone with excellent people skills as it involves sponsoring a support group meeting in your area.  He/she will be responsible for coordinating the meeting in their area which will include finding a location, sending out meeting information to the people who RSVP for the meeting and from time to time arranging guest speakers.  

General Volunteer
Active Level: Low to Medium 

He/she will be able to pick which area they prefer to work in which may include assisting a director in a particular department of interest, working with G-PACT in general doing various jobs as they arise, or working on a specific low level project on an ongoing basis such as scanning pictures for website or newsletter, assisting new G-PACTer’s learn how to use the computer and specific programs we use.  G-PACT’S Volunteer Coordinator will assist in job placement to ensure that everyone finds the job best suited for their needs and commitment levels.  Depending on which department they work with, their hours will vary.  

For more information regarding positions please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Jo at jfick@g-pact.org or (888) 820-0729 Ext. 88