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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