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Agency's Name: Benton Franklin Substance Abuse Coalition
Program's Name: Youth Tobacco Prevention Project (Washington DOC)
Volunteer Coordinator:
Address : 1776 Fowler, Suite # 37
City: Richland
Phone Number: 783-3108
Title Of Postion/Activity : Tobacco Compliance Checks
What Does the Agency Do?

 

The agency establishes, maintains, and supports numerous community programs pertaining to alcohol, tobacco, and drug use and abuse.
Volunteer Activity:

 

 

  • attempt to buy tobacco products under supervision of BFSAC, health dept., and the Washington State Liquor Volunteers Board. (agents directing all aspects of the sting operations)
  • Weekdays once or twice a month from 3-7 pm. Typically two volunteers per outing.
  • Volunteers aged 14-16 team up with personnel authorized to conduct sting activities on merchants Who are privileged to sell tobacco products to anyone over the age of 18 years.
  • The volunteer will never have to appear in court.
  • Training will consist of 15 minute training's with the law enforcement agents prior to scheduled activites.
Comments:

 

  • minimum age 14
  • Agency situated near bus route

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