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Ten Reasons to Volunteer for the Helpline
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Top 10 Reasons
to Volunteer as an Operator on the US Breastfeeding Helpline
10. Give back the support that you received as a mom in need of breastfeeding help
9. For less active Leaders - stay in touch with the information needs of the breastfeeding mom today
8. For new Leaders - begin helping moms and build breastfeeding information skills
7. For all Leaders - keep current on common issues in breastfeeding
6. For the isolated Leader - an opportunity to be in touch with breastfeeding mothers on a regular basis
5. Showcase LLL as *the* resource for breastfeeding support
4. Reach mothers outside the population we usually serve
3. Respond to the mother who needs help NOW or she will quit breastfeeding
2. Let mothers know that when they call, LLL answers
1. Gain the satisfaction of fulfilling LLLI's mission and the vision of the Founders by reaching out to one mother and one baby at a time
The LLL USA Breastfeeding Helpline will soon be going live. In order to begin service we need YOUR help!
Helpline operators are sought for the following shifts:
Weekdays -
- Shift one: 5:00 AM-9:00 PM
- Shift two: 9:00-1:00 PM.
- Shift three: 1:00-5:00 PM
- Shift four: 5:00 PM-5:00 AM
Weekends -
- Saturday/Sunday Shift one: 5:00 AM-11:00 AM
- Shift two: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM
- Shift three: 5:00 PM-5:00 AM
*** these are Pacific times***
If you are interested in volunteering to take helpline calls please submit the following information:
- Name
- Telephone number
- Email address
- Time zone in which you live
- Preference for shifts you are willing to work
- Number of shifts each month you are willing to work
- Number of telephone lines you have in your home
- Do you have call waiting? If so, can it be turned off?
- Do you have Internet access? If so, does it tie up your phone line or are you able to access the internet while also talking on the telephone
Don't pass up on this golden opportunity. ACT NOW and join the LLL USA Breastfeeding Helpline Volunteer Network!
Contact:
Betsy Grenevitch: blindangel at joimail.com
Sue Scott: msscott1 at mindspring.com and/or
Amy Shaw: shawclan at connecttime.net
Do it TODAY!!!!
Please share the above information with those who are not on the CN or do not have access to electronic communication.