Becoming a Volunteer

What kinds of skills, talents, ideas and experience are we looking for? Everything! At AIDS Vancouver, we have many diverse opportunities for you and your skills, abilities and personal interests. To find out more, click on Volunteer Opportunities!

Here are some of the skills and backgrounds that volunteers bring to AIDS Vancouver:

• Accounting and Finance
• Administration and Human Resources
• Arts and Culture
• Communications and Marketing
• Computer Sciences
• Database and Information Management
• Design and Graphic Arts
• Health Care
• Media Relations
• Research
• Program Management
• Public Relations and Event Coordination
• Training and Facilitation

Why volunteer?

People volunteer for many different reasons. Here are some of the reasons why our volunteers chose AIDS Vancouver:

• To do and share something they really enjoy
• To make use of their interests and talents
• To learn new skills and develop new experiences
• To meet new people and make new friends
• To find out more about a job or type of work which they are considering as a career choice
• To have a chance to take some responsibility and make decisions
• To gain valuable training and experience which may lead to paid employment
• To gain a better understanding of Canadian culture and community
• To be a part of a cause or social movement in which they believe
• To give back to a community that has helped them

Volunteer Resources Policies and Procedures

During the screening process, all participating volunteers will be introduced to the Volunteer Resources Policies and Procedures Manual. This document provides a comprehensive understanding and overview of how volunteers work with the Agency and how the Agency works with volunteers. These policies and procedures reflect the agency's key values, priorities and operating frameworks, at the same time, providing clear parameters and procedures for volunteer involvement at AIDS Vancouver. Publication or incorporation of these documents in full or part requires the permission of AIDS Vancouver; photocopies in full or part must acknowledge AIDS Vancouver copyright.