NEDA Navigator Guidebook
Not for public distribution. For exclusive use by official NEDA Navigators
a. NEDA Navigator Agreement: Volunteer Release Form
b. NEDA Volunteers Confidentiality Agreement
c. NEDA Volunteers Risk Acknowledgement Form
3. Agree to make their name and PFN email address available so local families and
friends can contact them with questions about how to navigate their way after
receiving an eating disorders diagnosis.
4. Agree to all guidelines and requirements covered in the NEDA Navigator training
(or annual renewal training).
5. Explain various treatment options available in an un-biased manner; responsibly
describe personal experiences of how they helped their family member/friend
pursue treatment; offer information and resources.
6. Agree to contact local medical professionals (Pediatricians, Adolescent Medicine
Specialists, ED Treatment Providers, Family Practice doctors, Dentists, etc.) in
order inform them about the NN program. In this way, if a parent of a child newly
diagnosed with an eating disorder were given a list of NN’s by their doctor, the
parent could then chose to contact a NN for further information and resources.
7. Agree to contact school district professionals to give them information about
eating disorders and a list of local NEDA Navigator members.
8. Agree to contact any other relevant community members (those in a position to
detect and intervene when someone is struggling, such as youth service
providers) to let them know a NEDA Navigator is available for referrals to help.
9. Meet via webinar, facilitated by NEDA, for support and training.
10. Serve in this position for one year, renewable each subsequent year upon
receiving approved NEDA training. NEDA reserves the right to excuse any
Navigator from service.
Navigator Volunteer Job Description ▪ Page 2
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