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Community Outreach & Engagement

Community Outreach & Engagement

Reach people where they are through events, canvassing, partnerships and trusted messenger work.

What CHWs actually do here

CHWs plan and staff outreach, build partnerships with community organizations, share health information in accessible language, and bring community voice back to programs.

Where this work happens

  • Public health departments
  • Community-based organizations
  • Health plans
  • Coalitions and collaboratives

Job titles to look for

  • Community Outreach Worker
  • Community Engagement Coordinator
  • Promotora / Promotor
  • Health Educator

Skills that matter in this pathway

  • Event planning and canvassing
  • Partnership building
  • Public speaking and facilitation
  • Data collection in the field

Training for this pathway

Catalyst training and curated outside options, each labeled so you know who issues it.

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Next steps

  • Catalyst Community Outreach & Engagement training is in development.
  • Track your outreach numbers — they are strong evidence in interviews.
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