The AIDS Network provides opportunities for community members in several areas. Our comprehensive volunteer orientation and training program offers prospective volunteers insight into how they may further their interests and skills to match specific Network needs.

Volunteer Application and Brochure (click here)

CLIENT SUPPORT:

Network volunteers assist clients in a wide variety of activities. Every client is different, so every request is different. Some are one time, others are on going. Examples are:

  • Help fatigued persons with light housework and running errands
  • Pet care
  • Pick up & deliver food bank groceries with another volunteer
  • Help someone learn how to access the internet
  • Take someone to the polls to vote

OUTREACH AND EVENTS:

  • Staff info tables at street fairs/health fairs
  • Create and distribute flyers
  • Prevention work groups (safe sex packets, etc.)
  • Help with transportation to events
  • ACT III -AIDS Network Cycles Together
  • World AIDS Day
  • Walk, Roll & Stroll 
  • Positively Fun (Social Events)

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT:

  • Review videotapes for Resource Center
  • Update and recruit Massage Therapist list
  • Organize our Resource Library (fact sheets, net resources, etc.)
  • Treatment Adherence Peer Support
  • Create volunteer time tracking database, input volunteer time.
  • Office duties; Answer phones.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AREA:

  • Massage Therapy
  • Database Creation & Maintenance