Katie Dodd, MS, RDN, CSG, LD, FAND
Multiple position types / Posted 6 years ago
The Geriatric Dietitian Volunteer Program
Summary: This is an online volunteer program. You will pick one position to master during the 3-month program starting January 2021. All the details are listed below!
You will create content that will be published through The Geriatric Dietitian and/or it’s corresponding food blog and social media sites. Along the way you will learn practical skills that you can implement in your (future) practice, add another line on your resume, build your network, and have access to free mentoring calls.
Time Commitment: 3-month program with option to re-enroll; estimated 3-5 hours/week of work.
Program Dates: The program starts January 1, 2021 and ends March 31, 2021.
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, knowledge of Canva (or willingness to learn), and basic social media knowledge.
Positions: Pick one of the following
- Food Blog Writer (Learn how to write food blog articles (recipes are already created), utilize SEO strategies, and create images as applicable in Canva).
- Blog Editor (Learn how to edit blog articles to ensure articles are ready for publication).
- Recipe Developer (Learn how to develop high calorie recipes, write out clear instructions, take quality food photos, and calculate calorie/protein information).
- Social Media Master (Learn how to repurpose blog article content to create narrative for social media posts, create post images using Canva templates, research up to applicable hashtags, and schedule posts to Instagram and Facebook using Later scheduling).
Benefits:
- 30-minute introductory mentoring call (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
- Monthly group mentoring calls (3rd Friday of the month at 10am PST)
- Learn about blogging
- Tech. questions
- General Q & A
- Other benefits upon completion of program:
- Beyond the 9 to 5 Coaching Course (value $349)
- Certificate of completion
To Apply: Email thegeriatricdietitian@gmail.com. Provide your email and which position you would like to pursue if selected for the program. Spots fill quickly, if you are interested in more than one position, list the positions you are interested in and order of preference.
- About: I work full time as a home care dietitian. I am also an entrepreneur and have my own business. I have been side hustling for years- doing freelance writing, speaking, webinars, blogging, podcasting, selling digital goods, and coaching dietitians. I love serving as a preceptor and mentor do dietetic interns, inspiring them and showing them that they can do anything in their career. I have great deal of experience precepting interns and even the Academy's 2017 Outstanding Preceptor Award (Area 1). I look forward to connecting with preRDs!
- Social Media: @the_geriatric_dietitian @dietitiansidehustle @highcalorierecipes
- Position Types: Volunteer- remote, DI Preceptor
- Area(s) of Specialty: Entrepreneurship, Geriatric Nutrition
- Practice as an RD in: Private Practice, Blogging, Blogging
- Available as a DI Preceptor: Yes
- Feel free to reach out: For anything at all!
