Chicago, IL - May 29, 2011. The Filipino American Community Health Initiative of Chicago (FACHIC) is actively seeking a volunteer Program Coordinator for its 2011 Parol Program. This is a non-paid position and candidates are expected to work two to six hours per week. Applicants should be individuals willing to share FACHIC’s mission of serving the Filipino community and ideally have an interest in working with seniors. Background and interest in working in community health or social work is helpful. Volunteer position to begin August 2011.

The Parol Program was established in 2009 to address the needs of seniors in the Filipino community during the holidays. The Program Coordinator will work to continue and improve successful events of past years including a Christmas card mailing with community health resources, home visits with gift baskets of ‘necessity’ items, and conducting well being calls for those most in need. Most importantly, the Program Coordinator will play an integral role in preparing for the 2011 Parol Program by recruiting and overseeing volunteers for holiday outreach event participation.

FACHIC volunteer staff will work hand-in-hand with the Program Coordinator, but the position also requires independent work and organization. Ideal applicants must be able to communicate effectively with volunteers and clients. Experience in program marketing is desired but not required. Finally, the Program Coordinator should be committed to helping a start-up nonprofit grow and increase their capacity to serve. For more information and to receive a complete job description, please send resume and a letter of interest to Jane Jih, MD, MPH, Executive Director and Sam del Rosario, LCSW, Parol Program Manager at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by calling 312.962.7748.

The Filipino American Community Health Initiative of Chicago (FACHIC) is a collaborative of community, health professional, and academic leaders united to address Filipino health issues in the Chicago area. The mission of FACHIC is to increase awareness of Filipino health disparities and to implement health interventions and educational programming to improve the health status of the Filipino community. FACHIC is a 501(c)(3) Illinois nonprofit organization. All programs and services are free and available to all. For more information, visit http://www.fachic.org.