Nonprofit

Movement as Medicine Coordinator

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Los Angeles, CA
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    5–7 hrs/month.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    2
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Health & Medicine, Sports & Recreation
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    5–7 hrs/month. Must be comfortable leading run/walk meetups and coordinating with local run groups. Strong communication, outreach, and event planning skills required.

    Description

    Health Matters Clinic is seeking a Movement as Medicine Coordinator to lead our monthly run/walk meetups and connect with the broader Los Angeles running community. This role combines event planning, outreach, and wellness leadership to keep our community moving for health equity.

    Your role will include:

    • Planning monthly HMC-led run/walk meetups: selecting safe routes, confirming meetup locations, and organizing logistics (water, snacks, supplies).
    • Coordinating pacers and volunteers to support participants during meetups.
    • Welcoming participants, sharing the Movement as Medicine mission, and encouraging them to support HMC fundraising efforts (t-shirt for fundraisers who raise $150+).
    • Building partnerships with local run groups by reaching out, coordinating joint meetups, and promoting collaborations.
    • Supporting the Community Engagement team by capturing photos, stories, and impact highlights from events.

    Skills We’re Looking For

    • Experience in event coordination or run group leadership
    • Comfortable planning safe run/walk routes and managing group logistics
    • Strong communication skills for outreach to local run groups and participant engagement
    • Organized and proactive, able to manage supplies and volunteers

    Passionate about movement, community wellness, and health equity

    Opportunities are hybrid, but all volunteers must be based in Los Angeles.

    Health Matters Clinic is seeking a Movement as Medicine Coordinator to lead our monthly run/walk meetups and connect with the broader Los Angeles running community. This role combines event planning, outreach, and wellness leadership to keep our community moving for health equity.

    Your role will include:

    • Planning monthly HMC-led run/walk meetups: selecting safe routes, confirming meetup locations, and organizing logistics (water, snacks, supplies).
    • Coordinating pacers and volunteers to support participants during meetups.
    • Welcoming participants, sharing the Movement as Medicine mission, and encouraging them to support HMC fundraising efforts (t-shirt for fundraisers who raise $150+).
    • Building partnerships with local run groups by reaching out, coordinating joint meetups, and promoting collaborations.
    • Supporting the Community Engagement team by capturing photos, stories, and impact highlights from events.

    Skills We’re Looking For

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    Location

    On-site
    Los Angeles, California, US

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