Opportunities From: Connect2Community

Have questions or want to learn more?  Contact Dr. Aaron Vrolijk: AVrolijk@HealthEd4Everyone.org or schedule a callHealthEd 4 Everyone is a nonprofit focused on health communication and health literacy. We create free multimedia resources that help people understand and manage their health and advocate for themselves within the healthcare system. We're at the startup stage, building the foundation for long-term impact.

Who Should Apply

You believe everyone deserves to understand their health and navigate the healthcare system. You want to help build a strong, sustainable nonprofit, not just serve on one. You're energized by early-stage work where your contributions directly shape what we become. You care about creating an organization that's effective and a good environment for everyone involved.

We're committed to making this role accessible. Meetings are virtual, scheduled by poll, and materials are provided in advance. We offer flexibility in how and when people contribute. If you need accommodations to participate fully, we'll work with you.

What Board Members Do Attend quarterly board meetings (4 per year, 90 minutes each) Review materials before meetings and come prepared Participate in email votes and respond to communications promptly Take on tasks and projects in your area of strength between meetings Share your professional expertise and provide strategic guidance Review financial reports and help approve annual budgets Make an annual financial contribution commensurate with your means Help identify funding opportunities through your networks Promote HealthEd's mission in your professional and personal networks Complete annual conflict of interest disclosure and maintain confidentiality

How You Might Contribute

We're seeking board members with a range of backgrounds. When you join, we'll talk about where your skills and interests fit best.

Highest Need: Finance & Legal — financial oversight, budgeting, reporting Governance & Leadership — board development, recruitment, organizational systems Fundraising & Outreach — donor relationships, funder introductions, campaign strategy Also Needed: Marketing & Communications Community Engagement & Advocacy Equity & Inclusion Program & Mission Expertise

Time Commitment

Board members serve 2-year renewable terms. Expect approximately 3-4 hours per month, including:

Quarterly board meetings (90 minutes each) 2-3 hours per month on committee/project work, fundraising, and ambassador activities Annual conflict of interest disclosure

Have questions or want to learn more?

Reach out to Dr. Aaron Vrolijk: AVrolijk@HealthEd4Everyone.org or schedule a brief call

Who hasn't felt confused about their health at some point? Or needed help navigating the health system or advocating for care? HealthEd 4 Everyone creates free resources to support people when faced with questions like these.

Our social media accounts make this information accessible to more people. Your help designing posts will help us better communicate accurate, reliable health information that can make a real difference in someone's life.

We're looking for someone who can bring fresh ideas and skills to help us improve how we show up on social media. See what we're currently doing: @healthed4everyone on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky.

What You'll Do Create content for Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky based on material we provideThis could include graphics, illustrations, short videos, or reels! Let us know your skills and interestsUse Canva templates we provide, or pitch your own creative directionSubmit your work for review before postingOptional: Suggest content ideas and ways to improve our social media outreach

What We Provide Post content and direction (you're not writing from scratch)Canva templates you can copy and customizeAn online queue where you pick which posts you want to makeFeedback on your work (we may make edits to ensure it meets our accessibility and content standards)Support and communication - we're here to answer questions and help you succeedLetter of recommendationCredit on the posts you create, which you can use for your portfolio

This Role is a Good Fit If YouAre comfortable using Canva or willing to learnWant to build your social media or design portfolioCommunicate clearlyAre open to feedback and comfortable with a revision processAre committed to making accessible, engaging, and accurate postsAre interested in health, accessibility, or nonprofit work (no medical background needed)

Time Commitment

Flexible. Once you claim a post, you'll have 5 days to complete it. Each post takes roughly 30-60 minutes. You choose when to sign up and how many posts to take. There's no ongoing weekly commitment.

A Note About Us

We're a small, young nonprofit and this is a brand new volunteer role. That means you'll help us shape the system as we go. We're looking for someone who doesn't mind a few bumps along the way and is excited to build something with us.