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WE NEED YOUNG VOLUNTEERS!

Get paid to help keep youth safe from the dangers of tobacco!

The decoy operation is to ensure local retailers are not selling tobacco to underage youth. This opportunity can provide great experience to people who are interested in law enforcement, public health, substance abuse prevention, or looking for somewhere to volunteer. Training will be provided.

Receive a stipend of $110 for each day’s participation – a minimum of 4 hours.

Requirements & Responsibilities:

  • Be within the ages of 18 to 20 years old
  • Assist local Code Enforcement with retail inspections at stores with valid tobacco retail license

Benefits:

  • Networking opportunities with: local Law Enforcement agencies, local cities, Breathe California, and Santa Clara County Public Health Department (Tobacco Free Communities)
  • Learning experiences:
    • How tobacco companies target youth
    • How policies affect positive change
    • Compliance checks
    • Enforcement of public health policies

Interested? Please contact tanya@lungsrus.org