Tobacco use is the leading cause
of preventable death in the United States. The majority of daily
smokers began smoking before the ages of 18-year-old. Through
tobacco education and prevention activities, the number of youth
smoking can be decrease.
The Tobacco Use Prevention
Program is a program that is committed to tobacco prevention and
education in County of Orange. Our mission is to significantly
decrease tobacco use and environmental tobacco smoke in the
County of Orange. TUPP works with community organizations,
schools, and local officials surrounding tobacco issues.
TUPP has many volunteer and
internship opportunities for individuals who are interested in
working on tobacco issues such as smoke-free areas, keeping
tobacco away from youth, and reducing tobacco advertising.
Volunteer
opportunities may include:
Conducting community
research and background work
Working at the TUPP booth
at health fairs and community events
Assisting with clerical
work (mailing packets, collating, etc.)
Educating policy makers on
current issues or proposed bills
Distributing tobacco
control materials in your community
If you are interested in
volunteering, click on the Word or Acrobat Icon
below. Please fill out the form
and return it to TUPP.
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