Looking For a Few Good… Volunteers
There are many ways in which you can provide the vital service to
people living with HIV/AIDS in the process of living with dignity. We are
looking for volunteers who have some time to dedicate on a regular basis.
Buddy/Helpers:
As a Buddy/Helper Volunteer you will have the opportunity to provide
companionship and socialization opportunities, to those who may have become
isolated and alone due to diminishing capabilities, and/or some practical
support such as help with grocery shopping, house cleaning, assisting with
occasional meal preparation, drives to medical appointments, etc. for people
who have limited reserves of strength and stamina.
Freelance:
Freelance volunteers do a variety of tasks on an on-call basis. Many clients
need only one-time or short-term assistance. This can involve assistance with
grocery shopping, cleaning, laundry, picking up medications, driving, etc. We
need folks with daytime and/or evening hours, week days or weekends! Freelance
Coordinator Alejandra Rocha can be reached at 406-6111.
Others:
We can always utilize the services of those who are able to donate specialized
skills such as hair cutting, lawn maintenance, auto mechanics, house cleaning,
or laundry services.
Buddy/Helper Volunteers attend a weekend seminar to acquire the basic
sensitivities and skills you may need. If you are interested in becoming more
involved with AIDS in your community, please call me at 406-6151 or 451-2273
for further information.
Robert Stewart
Volunteer Coordinator 1
This article appears in July 28 • 1995 and July 28 • 1995 (Cover).