Hiv & Syringe Program Volunteer

Harm Reduction Volunteer
Role: Volunteers work with paid staff in a team approach to provide harm reduction education and resources needed to help slow the spread of HIV, Hep C, promote access to social and medical services and prevent overdoses.
Hours: One shift weekly, generally about 3 hours, flexible
Days: Monday through Friday, office hours, flexible
Expectations: Minimum 3 month commitment after completion of orientation.
Qualifications:

• Must be philosophically committed to the program and to Harm Reduction
• Must be a good listener
• Must be open-minded

Supervisor: Outreach Supervisor
Site: 12201 Euclid Ave (Uptown Centers)
Responsibilities:

• Prepare supplies and kits (safer sex supplies, safer use supplies) prior to site visits.

Benefits to the volunteer:

• learn about a special population of clients with special needs.
• be a part of a social change process.
• help prevent the spread of HIV, Hep C, other infectious diseases AND prevent overdose in our communities.

The Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.