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Patient Advocacy Program

The Patient Advocacy Program (PAP) is an opportunity to educate, empower, and engage patients and visitors at Planned Parenthood Great Plains (PPGP) health centers to become advocates for their own health.  PAP Volunteers work to further our mission, break the stigma of abortion, greet health center visitors, canvass neighborhoods to provide information about community concerns, and uphold a reproductive justice framework in our community organizing and events.

Types of Activities

  • Engage visitors to PPGP health centers by sharing information on how they can sign up as supporters, share their story, or take other actions.
  • Encourage health center visitors to engage in advocacy work related to Planned Parenthood campaigns.
  • Help with seasonal campaigns such as voter registration and local campaigns, as needed.
  • Canvass local neighborhoods through the Healthy Neighborhood Canvassing initiative to inform communities about reproductive health care and other areas of health and wellness..
  • Complete ongoing training and follow our non-engagement protocols.

 

      *Volunteer commitment of up to 5 hours per week for 3 months.

Volunteer pre-requirements

  • Show a strong and proven commitment to civic engagement.
  • Have excellent communication skills.
  • Be available and willing to volunteer some weekdays, some evenings, and some weekends.
  • Outgoing, self-motivated and detail-oriented.
  • Comply  with state laws related to voter registration as applicable.
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Subcommittees

Health Center Advocacy Program (HCAP)

Intentionally center patients and impacted communities in Planned Parenthood’s advocacy and organizing efforts, with the goal of uplifting their voices and experiences in pursuit of federal, state, and local campaigns from within our centers.

Speakers Bureau

A collection of patient and volunteer advocates coached to speak on behalf of PPGP in various public capacities and to various media outlets.

Healthy Neighborhood Canvassing

Sharing information with designated communities about PPGP’s health centers, services, and ways to access, no matter where they live.

Leadership Opportunities

As we build the PAP here at PPGP, we will be developing volunteer teams with leaders to direct programs and advance up the ladder of engagement.

Upcoming Events

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