Department: Community Engagement

Supervisor: Community Outreach Coordinator

Commitment: Up to 4 hours per week, for a period of one year; A flu shot or the wearing of a mask is required during Flu season (mid November to April).

Objective: To enhance the quality of life and independence of persons living with HIV/AIDS at home, in hospital or at a hospice.

Duties

• Provides companionship and practical assistance as required (cleaning,
• organizing, paperwork, tutoring, child-minding) to persons living with HIV/AIDS
• Assists clients in improving their knowledge of, and access to, services and
• resources for persons living with HIV/AIDS
• Acts as a liaison between clients and the programme coordinator for the duration
• of the relationship
• Attends monthly team meetings

Skills & Attributes

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfort and ability to provide companionship and as-needed practical assistance
• Well organized and able to manage your commitment to client(s)
• Ability to adjust your schedule to match client needs within reason
• To be clear about personal and professional boundaries
• Willingness and ability to participate as part of a team
• Willingness to stay in regular contact with coordinator and/or clients’ Case
• Manager
• Must attend required team and supervisory meetings
• Must complete and submit monthly statistical information and client updates for
• reporting purposes
• Commitment to ongoing learning/training to keep skills and knowledge up to
• date
• Ability to have compassion, sensitivity, maturity and a sincere desire to assist
• people who are living with HIV.
• Must complete a criminal records check for this position

Training & Support

• AIDS Vancouver Agency Orientation & Education
• Specialized Team training
• On the job orientation
• On-going support and supervision from assigned Supervisor
• Evaluations, exit interviews, and letters of reference are available upon a
• volunteer’s request
• Benefits To gain valuable knowledge, skills and experience within a support role.
• To be part of a larger team or movement that is working towards social change.
• To learn new and transferable skills, knowledge and experience.
• To engage in opportunities for leadership, community service and
• personal/professional development.
• To be recognized and appreciated for valuable contributions
• Non Violent Crisis Intervention training
• To meet new people and have fun!