Department: Community Engagement Programs

Supervisor: Community Outreach Coordinator

Commitment: Approximately 4 hours per week, for a period of one year – hours based on client availability and referrals.

Objective

To provide support for Community Outreach volunteers through monthly meetings, on-going training facilitation and regular liaison with the Community Outreach Coordinator.

Duties

• Provide a combination of companionship and practical assistance, as required, to persons living with HIV who requested or agreed to Community Outreach support
• Assist clients in improving their knowledge of, and access to, services and resources for persons living with HIV
• Act as a liaison between client and Community Outreach Coordinator for the duration of the Community Outreach Relationship
• Attend mandatory monthly team meetings
• Advise program development and planning based on current client and volunteer needs

Skills & Attributes

• Good communication, active listening, and interpersonal skills
• Willingness and ability to work individually with clients, and participate as part of a team
• Well-organized and able to manage Community Outreach commitment to client(s)
• Ability to take initiative
• Willingness to stay in regular contact with Community Outreach Coordinator as well as Case Managers when required
• Commitment to ongoing learning/training to keep skills and knowledge up to date 
• Compassion, sensitivity, and maturity
• Interested in HIV/AIDS and related issues
• Fluent in Spanish

Training & Support

• AIDS Vancouver Agency Orientation & Education
• Specialized Community Outeach 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!