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Join the Pressure Squad

Patients need more than supporters. They need people willing to apply pressure, provide service, educate communities, and help move the work forward.

The Pressure Squad is GMCS's volunteer and sweat-equity participation tier — open to individuals, organizations, and professionals who want to contribute through time, talent, and service.

NO FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION REQUIRED

Your time and talent have value. Pressure Squad participation is free and does not require a donation, membership payment, sponsorship, or institutional partnership.

Pressure Squad Community Partner

$0

Sweat Equity / Service-Based Participation

Not every contribution is financial. The Pressure Squad Community Partner tier gives individuals, grassroots groups, nonprofit organizations, professionals, students, advocates, caregivers, patients, and community supporters a way to contribute through time, talent, service, expertise, outreach, and in-kind support.

GMCS is a nonprofit organization. Sweat equity refers to contributed service and does not create an ownership interest in GMCS.

Who Can Join

Pressure Squad participation is open to anyone who wants to contribute to the GMCS mission. No financial contribution is required.

Individuals
Patients
Caregivers
Veterans
Students
Healthcare professionals
Researchers
Attorneys
Policy professionals
Community advocates
Nonprofit organizations
Grassroots groups
Professional organizations
Businesses providing approved in-kind support
Faith and community-service organizations
Other mission-aligned supporters

Ways to Contribute Your Sweat Equity

Sweat equity means volunteer service, contributed time, professional skills, outreach, or in-kind support. It does not mean ownership, financial equity, or governance authority.

Volunteer at GMCS events
Community outreach
Patient education support
Cannabis Unity Day support
Event setup and breakdown
Administrative support
Research support
Data entry
Social media support
Photography or videography
Graphic design
Website or technology assistance
Professional services
Legal or policy research assistance where appropriate
Healthcare or subject-matter expertise
Public speaking or panel participation
Community resource referrals
Volunteer recruitment
Fundraising support
Sponsorship outreach
Printing or promotional support
Translation services
Accessibility support
Transportation or logistics assistance
Venue or meeting-space support
Internship or student service
Veteran outreach
Provider outreach
Legislative education and advocacy support
GMCS TV / media production support
Other mission-aligned skills or services

Pressure Squad Community Partner Benefits

Participation is voluntary and does not create an employment relationship, guarantee payment, or confer governance authority, Board membership, policy control, endorsements, referrals, or exclusive access.

Recognition as a GMCS volunteer and community contributor where appropriate
Volunteer and service opportunities across GMCS programs
Invitations to appropriate community meetings and briefings
Opportunities to support GMCS programs and events
Opportunities to contribute professional expertise
Connection to advocacy, education, research, and community initiatives
Volunteer appreciation and recognition opportunities
Access to selected volunteer training and orientation resources
Opportunities for leadership responsibility based on experience and organizational need
Eligibility for volunteer service verification where applicable

Community Service & Student Hours

Students, interns, and community volunteers may request verification of completed service hours when GMCS has documented those hours. Academic or internship credit remains subject to the requirements and approval of the participant's school or program.

  • Pressure Squad participation is generally voluntary unless a separate written agreement states otherwise.
  • Volunteer participation does not create an employment relationship.
  • Volunteers may not represent themselves as authorized spokespersons for GMCS unless expressly approved.
  • Use of the GMCS name, logo, or branded materials requires authorization.

Pathway to Deeper Involvement

No one is required to move into a paid tier. The Pressure Squad is a complete and valued form of participation on its own.

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JOIN THE PRESSURE SQUAD

Ready to put your time, talent, connections, or skills to work for Georgia patients? Join the Pressure Squad and help GMCS turn education, advocacy, research, and community engagement into action.

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