TIP Family Mentorship Program Overview

This program is designed to connect new food allergy patients with the TIP community through the TIP Pantry Facebook group and Messenger chat. Our goal is to provide reassurance and support by fostering meaningful conversations between experienced patients and those just beginning or considering their TIP journey. As a mentor, you will engage in discussions, share your personal experiences, and offer insights to help individuals navigate the program with confidence.

Mentor Eligibility

To serve as a mentor, participants must:

• Be a parent or patient who has been in the program for at least one year or is in active remission.
• Be active in the TIP Pantry Facebook group and Messenger chat to answer questions and support new families and individuals.
• Be empathetic and understanding of the challenges new enrollees may face.
• Help introduce patients to the TIP community, including online support channels and resources.

Mentor Responsibilities

• Engage with patients in the Facebook group and Messenger chat, answering questions and providing encouragement.
• Share valuable insights, experiences, and advice to help individuals navigate the TIP journey.
• Communicate important questions and concerns from parents to the TIP team.
• (Optional) Welcome new patients in person, provide first-day tours, or offer additional support through phone calls, emails, or Zoom meetings if available.
• Help individuals manage burnout, stay motivated, and work toward Food Freedom.

Overview

The Food Avengers (FA) program offers a unique volunteering opportunity for current patients to share their insights. Leveraging their first-hand experience and multimedia skills, patients can share their journey through various forms of creative content such as videos, drawings, written posts, poems, and more. The aim is to create a platform where patients' voices are heard and respected. Volunteers will own and manage their projects, which will help enhance their strategic thinking and creativity and share their Food Freedom Journey.

Eligibility

• Currently enrolled or remission patient
• Open to all ages
• Participants must be comfortable sharing their experiences and willing to create content in various multimedia forms.
• All content created must be appropriate and will be reviewed by Philanthropy before posting.
• Open to creating public posts

Job Description

• Produce and share creative content in the form of videos, drawings, written posts, challenges, etc., to share your journey, tips, tricks, and wisdom.
• Submit content for approval to philanthropy.

Overview

Aperture Immunodiagnostics and the Food Allergy Institute hold nationwide events monthly. These events are designed to engage patients, employees, physicians, and the public. Volunteers are tasked with inspiring community engagement and increasing public knowledge regarding food allergies. As a volunteer, you will work alongside FAI and Aperture Immunodiagnostics staff to execute the vision of our Event Planner and CEO. Your role can range from helping to promote and advertise the event, conducting setup, and cleaning up post-event.
Additional responsibilities could include speaking to the attendees to share your own stories of food allergies and treatment.

Eligibility

• You must be a high school-level patient, the parent of a patient, or an adult patient.
• You possess timely and dependable qualities.
• You must be ready for a fun and inspiring time!

Job Description

• Assist Meeting and Events Planner during setup and tear down.
• Manage entry and registration at the main entrance.
• Dispense company swag and goodies with guests.
• Provide a welcoming environment for guests.
• Offer directions and guidance throughout the event.
• Share your food allergy story with guests.
• Join Food Allergy Institute on stage for an inspiring speaking engagement (only for pre-planned and invited speakers)