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Kidney Companions

Health and Safety

Traverse City, Mi

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Our mission	To enhance access to kidney transplantation for patients living in Northern Michigan.

Opportunities	Drivers The drivers will be persons who ensure the patients and advocates are transported to the transplant center for transplant-related activities. Recommended skills: flexibility (able to give 2-3 day blocks of time where you may be called to drive), good driving record. Occasional, Monthly 21+, 55+, Adults Individuals, Groups (2-10) Indoor, Outdoor None, On-site Weekdays Team Coordinator The coordinator will be persons who maintain team communication and organization; organize schedules, prompt meetings, ensure back-up coverage Recommended skills: organization, online software familiarity (e.g. google calendar, sign-up genius), logistical planning Weekly 21+, 55+, Adults Individuals, Groups (2-10) Indoor On-site, Formal Weekdays Advocates The advocates will be persons who listen fervently. Recommended skills: excellent listening skills, good note taking, good time management and attention to details, compassion, time flexibility to be away for 3-5 days and then scheduled 1-day commitments for clinic appointments, weekly for first 4 weeks, then bi-weekly for another 4-8 weeks. Occasional, Monthly 21+, 55+, Adults Individuals, Groups (2-10) Indoor On-site, Formal Weekdays Smaller Bite We have an endless list of important, finite jobs where we would love your support. This could be walking a pet while someone is at the hospital, stocking their fridge to have fresh food when they come home from a hospital stay, preparing “go bags” for urgent travel to the hospital, or it could be moving and clearing out boxes of no longer needed medical supplies. The list goes on and expands where you would provide tremendous value. Occasional 21+, 55+, Adults Individuals, Groups (2-10), Groups (10+), Corporate Teams, Families Virtual, Physical, Office work, Event support, Indoor, Outdoor On-site, Formal Weekdays, Weekends

About us	We created Kidney Companions in the spirit of community and friendship to meet the needs of patients seeking kidney transplantation. Our leadership is a combination of medical professionals, engaged community members, and altruistic kidney donors. Through the power of companionship, we will bring people together to help those living with kidney failure.