Public Health Job Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities with RWJF Study of Emergency Dept. Patients

Deadline: Ongoing

Volunteer opportunities for a three-year project to assess and address the needs of the frequent users of Emergency Department. This project is funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. For more information, see the attached Flyer.

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Walk Audits with Metro Area Planning Agency

Deadline: April 2018

Volunteer with the Metro Area Planning Agency to conduct walk audits, as part of the City of Omaha’s 13th Street Walkability Study. The audits will be conducted on April 18th, April 20th, and April 27th. Volunteers will need to register for each event. See the flyers for more information. Continue reading “Walk Audits with Metro Area Planning Agency”

DCHD Volunteers for NEMS Assessment

The Douglas County Health Department is preparing to conduct the Nutrition Environment Measures Survey (NEMS) assessment in local retail food outlets (grocery and convenience stores). This will be the fourth assessment since 2009. The NEMS assessment is important to evaluate access to healthy foods among Douglas County residents. Continue reading “DCHD Volunteers for NEMS Assessment”

Volunteer–Omaha Bicycle & Pedestrian Count

The City of Omaha is conducting its third bicycle and pedestrian count this month, and need the help of volunteers. (they are hoping to count people moving by foot or bicycle at 25 locations!)

They still need volunteers for two Saturdays:

12-2pm, Saturday, September 17th

and

12-2pm Saturday, September 24th

To volunteer, click here.

Volunteer with 5-4-3-2-1 Go!

Dates: April 12, 21, 22

5-4-3-2-1 Go!®, is an initiative to decrease childhood obesity by promoting five easy steps for a healthier life. We have two events coming up for which we would love to have volunteers. Details for the events:

  1. Storm Chasers Baseball Game- Community Organization Showcase

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