Stand Up. Speak Out. Be an Ohio Right to Life County Coordinator.
Want to dedicate your free time in a worthwhile and important way? Get involved in the pro-life movement today by becoming an “Ohio Right to Life County Coordinator”
A ‘County Coordinator’ is an Ohio Right to Life member who wants to make a difference in their community by raising awareness on life issues such as: abortion, euthanasia and human trafficking. A ‘County Coordinator’ may not know everything about every life issue, but has a desire to learn and is passionate about the right to life of every human being, from fertilization until natural death.
Ohio Right to Life County Coordinators are influential leaders in their community, well-respected and responsible. Most importantly, they are relational persons who are capable of building relationships with various leaders and office holders in their community in order to bring a greater awareness of the sanctity of human life. To apply or nominate someone you know, see the forms to the left!
What is the purpose of the County Coordinator?
The purpose of the Ohio Right to Life County Coordinator is to engage the communities in which we live in discussion of important life issues. Because we care about the right to life of every human individual, County Coordinators commit themselves to expanding local initiatives, building partnerships and supporting pregnancy centers and right to life chapters within their communities.
Ohio Right to Life also desires input on a variety of programs that are offered and planned throughout the year. Additionally, we want to give you a platform to promote the pro-life efforts that you are a part of within your community and to connect you with others from across the state that can offer advice. We also want to know about the issues in your communities that are a concern to the pro-life movement. By keeping you informed on statewide initiatives, we hope to generate deeper and better discussion in your communities about life issues.
What is the difference between the County Coordinator and the local Right to Life chapter?
The purpose of the County Coordinator and the local Right to Life affiliated chapter differ greatly, making each position unique and important. The County Coordinator serves as Ohio Right to Life’s liaison to the community, while the local affiliate chapter is serving the community directly and has its own events and fundraising needs. The County Coordinator will not host events or have fundraising goals, but relies completely on ORTL’s support for its activities. The County Coordinator exists, most importantly, to support ORTL statewide efforts in their community.
Responsibilities of a County Coordinator:
- Commit to a one-year term and dedicate six hours a month (flexible) to the position
- Support Ohio Right to Life’s legislative, educational and political action strategies
- Attend one Ohio Right to Life meeting per year to give feedback on current projects and present new ideas and projects for discussion
- Meet with one local leader/officeholder a month to build a relationship and share on important life issues and the passion you hold for the dignity of human life
- Join the conversation! Be an active part of Ohio Right to Life’s online efforts including: Facebook, the Ohio Life Wire and our main website
- Write and submit letters to the editor to support legislative, education and awareness efforts
Benefits of being a County Coordinator:
- Building a network of pro-life leaders and professionals in your community
- Shaping and improving educational programs and ideas for Ohio Right to Life
- Receiving free or discounted tickets to Ohio Right to Life sponsored events
- Educating yourself on life issues with a clear purpose and receiving news and updates from Ohio Right to Life on a monthly basis
How will County Coordinators be selected?
Space is limited in the County Coordinator group as Ohio Right to Life will be building a balanced group of representatives throughout the state. After entries are collected from interested candidates, a selection committee from the Ohio Right to Life leadership will choose Ohio Right to Life member candidates based upon the following: location, passion and dedication to the cause and previous or current involvement in their community.
Each candidate can expect to hear from Ohio Right to Life within three weeks of your submission.