What roles exist in a MEDLIFE Chapter?
In a MEDLIFE Chapter, you can take on a variety of leadership roles, each contributing to the success of your community's efforts. These roles include President, Vice President, Service Learning Trip (SLT) Director, Fundraising Director, Recruitment Director, Engagement Director, Marketing & Social Media Director, and Membership & Points Director, among others. Each position helps drive MEDLIFE's mission of supporting low-income communities.
What roles are there in a MEDLIFE Chapter?
As a member of a MEDLIFE Chapter, you have the opportunity to play a vital leadership role in shaping the success of the organization on your campus and in your community. These roles help propel MEDLIFE’s mission of providing healthcare, education, and development to under-resourced communities. Here are the primary positions you might consider:
Key Roles within the Executive Board (E-Board)
- President
- Leads the chapter and represents it to MEDLIFE HQ and on campus.
- Organizes meetings and ensures all goals are met.
- Leads the chapter and represents it to MEDLIFE HQ and on campus.
- Vice President
- Supports the President and steps in when needed.
- Coordinates recruitment efforts and collaborates with other organizations.
- Supports the President and steps in when needed.
- Service Learning Trip (SLT) Director
- Leads the promotion and coordination of Service Learning Trips.
- Manages logistics and ensures trips are aligned with MEDLIFE’s values.
- Leads the promotion and coordination of Service Learning Trips.
- Fundraising Director
- Coordinates all fundraising efforts, including the Moving Mountains campaign.
- Manages the chapter’s budget and seeks additional funding opportunities.
- Coordinates all fundraising efforts, including the Moving Mountains campaign.
- Recruitment Director
- Drives recruitment efforts to expand MEDLIFE’s presence on campus.
- Works on outreach activities and partnerships with other clubs.
- Drives recruitment efforts to expand MEDLIFE’s presence on campus.
- Engagement Director
- Plans activities to build community within the chapter.
- Gathers feedback from members and promotes leadership opportunities.
- Plans activities to build community within the chapter.
- Marketing & Social Media Director
- Manages the chapter’s social media accounts and creates promotional content.
- Engages with followers and promotes events to increase visibility.
- Manages the chapter’s social media accounts and creates promotional content.
- Membership & Points Director (Secretary)
- Tracks attendance and member points.
- Manages chapter communications and ensures regular updates.
- Tracks attendance and member points.
Each of these roles has specific responsibilities, ensuring that each aspect of the chapter is well-organized and aligned with MEDLIFE's overall mission.
Subcommittees
In addition to these core roles, your chapter may have subcommittees that allow members to take on leadership positions within specific areas, such as fundraising, marketing, or event planning. These smaller groups help support the E-Board and foster new leadership opportunities.
Key Details:
- Duration: E-Board positions typically last for one academic year.
- Requirements: You need to be an active member to be eligible for leadership roles.
- Perks: E-Board members may receive service hours, scholarships, and mentorship opportunities.
If you’d like to explore your leadership options or discuss specific roles in more detail, you can schedule a meeting with a MEDLIFE representative [here]. Please share your name, email, and preferred time, and we’ll get in touch!