Social Media Assistant

This virtual volunteer position will assist the Executive Director in regularly posting content to our social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube. You will have the opportunity to create original content as well as sharing Lyme Disease, chronic illness, and other related information from other sources to engage our followers and build our social media presence. 

We ask for a once a week commitment of approx 2 hours with the option of doing more. 

Skills needed:
– Experience with Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Microsoft Office, Canva, and Adobe
– Knowledgeable about graphic design and basic video creation and editing a plus
– Able to work independently and with a team
– Ability to research and identify new resources is a plus
– Great communication skills and understanding of confidentiality
– Familiarity with Lyme and tick-borne illness and the issues surrounding the disease

Email us at [email protected] to apply.

Online Events Video and Tech Support

This virtual volunteer position will assist with presentations and other online events by attending the event to assist with tech support and recording. This position is also responsible for editing and posting videos of presentations and events to the LDRC’s YouTube page in a timely manner. 

We ask for a once a month commitment with approx 4-6 hours of work. 

Skills needed:
– Knowledgeable about  Zoom, PowerPoint/Microsoft Office
– Experience with simple video editing and YouTube
– Able to work independently and with a team
– Great communication skills and understanding of confidentiality
– Familiarity with Lyme and tick-borne illness and the issues surrounding the disease

Email us at [email protected] to apply.

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. Meetings take place 2 times per month on the 3rd Wednesday from 4:30-6:00pm ET and on the 1st or 2nd Saturday from 1:00-2:30pm ET. The assistant must be online 15 minutes before the meeting and stay until the facilitator closes the meeting (and be available to assist if the facilitator has technical issues). The assistant will help develop a list of resources utilizing the LDRC database and links as well as discover new information by searching trusted sources. 

We ask for a commitment to attend at least one support group per month plus surrounding work, 2 hours for the meeting and 2-3 hours for research (4 hours meetings and 4-6 hours research if assisting 2 meetings per month), for at least 8 months of service.

Skills needed:
– Experience with Zoom, Microsoft Office, databases, and Google products
– Empathetic listener possessing exceptional interpersonal communication skills
– Exhibit a high degree of ethics and integrity in dealing with personal data
– Ability to research and identify new resources
– IT experience and familiarity with the back end of Zoom is a plus
– Familiarity with Lyme and tick-borne illness and the issues surrounding the disease

Email us at [email protected] to apply.

Research Assistant

This virtual volunteer position will support the Executive Director, Peer Counselors, and Support Group Facilitators in researching resources for clients. Research includes but is not limited to: treatment protocols, Lyme-Literate practitioners such as doctors and holistic therapists, treatment centers, articles, academic research, latest books, etc. 

Commitment is a minimum of 4 hours per month, flexible hours, resources must be submitted within 48 hours of receiving a request. Additional hours available. 

Skills needed:
– Experience conducting online research and utilizing research tools
– Knowledgeable about databases and confidentiality
– Able to work independently and with a team
– Must be familiar with Lyme and tick-borne illness and issues surrounding the disease

Email us at [email protected] to apply.

Marketing and Copywriting

This virtual volunteer position would work with the Executive Director and other volunteers in marketing the LDRC’s services, events, and education. Candidate(s) must be knowledgeable about Lyme Disease and tick-borne Illness, and willing to learn more. 

We ask for a commitment of at least 6 months of approximately 2 hours of work per week with the option of doing more. 

Skills needed:
– Experience with copywriting/editing, graphic design, and marketing
– Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
– Experience with Microsoft Office and Google products.
– Knowledge of social media, YouTube, and WordPress is a plus.
– Ability to work independently and with a team.
– Creative problem-solving.
– Familiarity with Lyme and tick-borne illness and the issues surrounding the disease

Email us at [email protected] to apply.

Fundraising Assistant

This virtual volunteer position assists in fundraising events throughout the year. Tasks include assisting the Executive Director and event coordinator in logistics, publicity, and participation at events. Assisting in developing new fundraising events that are virtual or can be held in a safe environment for those with compromised immune systems. Participating on the fundraising committee of the Board of Directors is also welcome. 

We ask for a commitment of at least one year of service. Variable time requirements based on scope and duration of fundraising events and planning. Note: May is when we have our largest fundraiser so availability to assist is imperative for this month. 

Skills needed: 
– Desire to make a difference
– Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
– Ability to work collaboratively with a team and independently
– Creative problem-solving
– Familiarity with Lyme and tick-borne illness and the issues surrounding the disease
Email us at [email protected] to apply.

Peer Counselor

The Peer Counselor (can be a virtual position) is responsible for conducting one-on-one support meetings, developing strategies and sharing resources for living well. Generating client information on LDRC intake forms. Conducting assessments and providing feedback to the client and/or the care partner/family. 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. A top-notch peer counselor should be able to easily identify warning signs in clients and provide effective interventions and emotional support. *Training Provided*

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
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.

Executive Assistant

This opportunity can be performed virtually, but the volunteer must be within commuting distance of Northampton, MA 01060. Anyone meeting in-person must follow LDRC policies. Masks are required for all indoor meetings. Volunteers or staff must reschedule if they have a cough, sore throat, fever or other signs of infection that might put others at risk.

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. We ask for a commitment of at least one year. 

Skills needed:
– Knowledge of Lyme, tick borne illness and ability to research 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.

Holistic Provider

This volunteer position is part of our Holistic Therapies program, which provides holistic treatment as a free offering, available to our clients with tick-borne illnesses and their care partners. This may be a virtual offering or in-person at your location. Clients are limited to a single, free initial visit. Other discounts or offerings are at the discretion of the provider.
We ask for a commitment of at least one year.

Volunteer providers must be accredited and/or licensed and insured professionals in the field of holistic therapies such as massage, reiki, acupuncture, yoga, meditation, craniosacral therapy, somatic experiencing, nutrition, herbalism, etc. 

Email us at [email protected] to apply.

Social Worker

This volunteer position would provide one-on-one counseling, by appointment, and/or act as a facilitator for support group sessions – Currently support groups are held virtually on Zoom. The schedule for private sessions is flexible. 

We ask for a commitment of at least one year with a minimum of 5 hours per month.

We are looking to work with MSW, LISW or LSW level professionals who are familiar with the issues surrounding hidden disabilities, Lyme, and the controversy of tick-borne illness. Additional training is provided upon request.

Skills needed:
– Must have experience helping patients with hidden disabilities, chronic illness and 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

Email us at [email protected] to apply.