RPG Advocate I
Most up to date version of this position available here: https://www.rpgresearch.com/volunteer/opportunities/rpg-advocate-i
First step application here: https://www.indeedjobs.com/rpg-research/jobs/a6a10bd9b4ecc47f082c
After that is complete, then to speed up the process you can complete our second step application here: https://www.rpgresearch.com/volunteer/application-form
This is an excellent position for anyone wanting to get in as an absolute beginner and receive a broad range of free training. Because of how long the training takes, minimum 6 month commitment.
Volunteer Level 1 RPG Advocate Trainee
Department(s): RPG, Events, Training, Advocacy, & Marketing
Location(s): Varies (some remote options available)
Reports to: Senior Advocate.
General Purpose
Promote and advocate for RPG Research's related endeavors, including:
- Role-playing game (RPG) advocacy
- Learn about and share the research that dispels the negative myths about role-playing games and gamers
- Therapeutic Recreation /Recreation Therapy (TR / RT) advocacy
- Music Therapy (MT) advocacy.
- RPG Therapy
- RPG Education
- Small group public speaking (larger groups are RPG Advocate II position).
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
- Attend either in-person or via remote access, at least one training session / administrative meeting per week (3 hours)
- Spread the word on websites, social networks, fora, media, blogs, conventions, news papers, television stations, and other public events and media.
- Report back to Senior Advocate on community feedback and observations.
- Follow directions of Senior Advocate.
- Strongly self-motivated
- Strong collaborative work ethic
- Reliable schedule compliance
Education and Training
Required:
- Open to all levels of experience for those excited to help RPG Research
- Strong Internet communities communication skills.
Optional but preferred:
- Prior RPG experience (any formats).
- Prior musician experience
- Prior therapeutic experience
- Recreation Therapy / Therapeutic Recreation training/education/certification.
- Music Therapy training/education/certification.
- Some working knowledge/experience with music and/or music therapy
- Some working knowledge/experience with therapeutic recreation / recreational therapy
- Some working knowledge of educational settings.
- American Sign Language (ASL)
* RPG formats include: tabletop (RPG), live-action (LRPG & Larp), electronic (ERPG & CRPG), and hybrid (HRPG including SABM).
Core Competencies
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Enthusiastic communication style that excites others with your passion about the topics discussed.
- Dedicated, hard-working, strong work ethic, with a "can-do" attitude.
- Reliable
Working Conditions
- Advocate will attend at least one training/administrative session per week (2-3 per week preferred.
- Prefer attendance on-site as much as possible, though there are options to work remotely
- Whenever possible attend events where the advocate can speak with people about the topics of concern to RPG Research.
- Participate in as many game and/or music sessions as possible (recommend 1 per week).
Hours: Varies, 3-6 hours per week is typical.
Compensation: Volunteer position. Engaged volunteers receive extensive free training
For a list of all opportunities available at RPG Research, see: https://www.indeedjobs.com/rpg-research/
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Internship
Salary: $0.00 /year
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