The Geriatric Dietitian Volunteer Program

The Geriatric Dietitian Volunteer Program

 Apply by June 30, 2023.

Summary: This is an online volunteer program. You will pick one job to master during the 3-month program. All the details are listed below!

You will create content that will be published through The Geriatric Dietitian website.  Along the way you will learn practical skills that you can implement in your (current or future) practice, add another line on your resume, build your network, and have access to some awesome bonuses!

Volunteers in this program will be working with Katie Dodd, MS, RDN, CSG, LD, FAND. Katie is the owner of Katie Dodd Nutrition LLC, founder of The Geriatric Dietitian blog and High Calorie Recipes food blog, and the host Dietitian Side Hustle podcast.

Time Commitment:  3-month program (July 1-Sept 30) with option to re-enroll; estimated 3-5 hours/week of work

Qualification: You must be a dietetics student (or recent grad), dietetic intern, or RD/RDN/DTR/NDTR

Skills Required: Organized, ability to work independently, quality writing skills, willingness to learn new skills, ability to conduct online research, and depending on tasks: basic graphic design skills and knowledge of Canva (or willingness to learn).

Opportunities: Pick one of the following tasks

• Blog Writer (Learn how to write a blog article utilizing an SEO optimized outline, create applicable images in Canva, and develop a corresponding infographic for the article).

• Blog Editor (Learn how to edit blog a blog articles, conducting research to ensure accuracy and comprehensiveness of content, and ensuring articles are ready for publication. This role will include writing at least one blog article to get started.).

Benefits:

• BONUS 1: Blog Training Archive

• BONUS 2: Dietitian Online Mini Course

• BONUS 3: 30-minute Mentoring Call with Katie Dodd (select one topic)

  • Career goals
  • Building up your resume
  • Improving your LinkedIn
  • Getting into an internship
  • Landing your first job
  • Starting a side hustle
  • Improving your online presence
  • Other

• PROGRAM COMPLETION GIFT: Beyond the 9 to 5 Coaching Course (value $2,000) 

Job Expectation : Blog Writer: Create 2-3 blog articles per month over the 3-month program. Blog Editor: Edit 2-3 blog outlines per month over the 3-month program.

Katie Dodd, MS, RDN, CSG, LD, FAND

Katie is an entrepreneur, geriatric dietitian, writer, speaker, consultant, mentor, and leader. She is the owner of Katie Dodd Nutrition LLC, founder of The Geriatric Dietitian blog and High Calorie Recipes food blog, and the host Dietitian Side Hustle podcast.

Area(s) of Specialty: Blogging, Business, Communications, Entrepreneurship, Geriatrics, Long Term Care Chronic Conditions, Media, Nutrition Communication,
Area(s) of practice: Blogger, Business Coach, Entrepreneurship, Freelance Writing, Instagram, Media, Podcaster,
Social Media:
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https://www.instagram.com/dietitiansidehustle/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-m-dodd-ms-rdn-csg-ld-fand-a6b16671/
https://twitter.com/TheGeriatricRD