Join our Team
At TAPC, we value:
● People first — lived experience, empathy, and authenticity are strengths here
● Growth and ownership — team members are encouraged to take initiative and shape
programs, not just execute tasks
● Flexibility and balance — we understand real life, health needs, and competing
priorities
● Meaningful impact — your work is visible, valued, and felt by the community we serve
Our team culture is collaborative, supportive, and purpose-driven, and we take pride in
building an organization where people feel trusted, respected, and motivated by the mission
Check out our opportunities below, and if you don’t find anything that fits what you’re looking for, please contact us at info@takeapaincheck.com and we’d be happy to explore other options with you.
Youth Board Program Coordinator
Volunteer | Part-time (~3 hrs/week)
● Lead the recruitment, application review, interviewing, and onboarding processes for YLEAB members ● Schedule and facilitate all monthly board meetings and coordinate additional meetings or working groups as needed ● Maintain regular communication with board members to foster engagement, community, and shared purpose ● Work in partnership with the Director of Programs to incorporate youth insights into TAPC’s strategic planning and initiatives ● Ensure board members are informed, prepared, and empowered to participate meaningfully in decision-making processes ● Support board members in taking on leadership roles within the YLEAB, including organizing initiatives and collaborative projects ● Provide access to professional development opportunities such as workshops, trainings, and skills-building sessions ● Promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment that uplifts lived experience and encourages active participation ● Collect and synthesize feedback from board members to inform TAPC programming and resources ● Collaborate with board members to develop educational, advocacy, and support resources based on lived experience ● Guide the board through the planning and execution of at least one successful group-led project annually ● Track member participation and contributions; evaluate board impact through surveys, reports, and reflection tools ● Prepare summary reports to inform TAPC’s leadership and improve program outcomes
Finance Coordinator
Volunteer | Part-time (~3 hrs/week)
● Create and maintain a comprehensive budget for Take a Pain Check, ensuring accurate allocation of funds to various programs and activities ● Anticipate financial challenges and work with the team to address them proactively ● Seek out monetary and in-kind donations from various institutions to support the organization’s initiatives, including the conference ● Manage the Patreon subscription and explore other fundraising avenues with the fundraising team ● Collaborate with the grants team to write grant applications, highlighting the organization’s mission and impact ● Work with program managers and directors to prepare budgets for grant proposals and provide financial reports for granted funds ● Assist with related administrative tasks ● Provide regular financial reports and guidance to the Leadership Board ● Collaborate with the team to anticipate and address any financial challenges or risks that may impact the organization’s financial planning ● Forecasting of revenue and expenses
Research Coordinator
Volunteer | Part-time (~10 hrs/month)
● Outreach to external groups of healthcare professionals to work & partner with the organization as part of the Med Board or HCPA ● Working with the HR team to facilitate the smooth onboarding of new HCPA & Medical Board members, ensuring they receive all the necessary information and support to excel in their roles ● Engage in regular communication with ambassadors, providing updates on program activities and important announcements, serving as a bridge between the HCPA/Med Board and the organization ● Prepare well-structured meeting agendas, coordinating meeting dates and times to accommodate members of both teams ● Engage research partners for any knowledge mobilization with the assistance of a research team ● volunteer opportunity, 3 to 5 hours per month
HR Team Member
Volunteer | Part-time (~10 hrs/week)
● Manage recruitment cycles, write job descriptions, facilitate interviews, and onboard new members ● Maintain organizational charts, job documentation, and conduct mid- and end-term evaluations ● Facilitate team check-ins, maintain DEI policies, and handle minor internal conflicts and accommodations. ● Lead TAPC’s community service learning programs. ● Coordinate with universities and medical schools, organize schedules, deliver mentorship and orientation to CSL students, and ensure documentation for volunteer or curricular requirements. ● Maintain volunteer documentation and manage CSL volunteer recruitment and program completion ● Align CSL activities with TAPC’s mission and youth engagement objectives. ● Manage general TAPC volunteers ● Update volunteer handbook ● Lead team building activities ● Support ambassador & advisory board compliance and confidentiality agreements