AIDS WALK VOLUNTEERS

AIDS Walk Long Beach is the largest AIDS fundraising event in Long Beach. Men, women and children of all ages, races and backgrounds come together as a demonstration of unity in seeking to end the suffering caused by HIV/AIDS. Thousands of  volunteers and walkers will gather at The Pike at Rainbow Harbor on Saturday, June 20, 2009. The work, however, starts early in the year and volunteers are a critical component to the success of AIDS Walk Long Beach.

Download Volunteer Application here:   Volunteer Form

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

Our biggest needs are volunteers in the months proceeding AIDS Walk Long Beach.  While it does take a lot of preparation to plan, organize, develop marketing and advertising strategies, all volunteers are welcome.  Many future leaders in our community are mentored and developed through this organization.

Whether you prefer to collate mailings, chat with participants on the phone or encourage participants on their goals, or whether you're looking for a relaxing evening activity or a challenging project tailored to your skills, there is a place for everyone at the Foundation office. Please take the time to fill out the online volunteer form so we can contact you and find your ideal activity.

Currently we are looking for volunteers for all pre-event activities. In the month of May, we'll begin registering volunteers for the day of the Walk. Please let us know on the volunteer form if you'd like us to contact you.

Urgent Need:

Pre-Event Planning Volunteers Needed: It takes thousands of volunteer hours just to plan AIDS Walk Long Beach.  In fact, pre-planning volunteers are the most important team in getting the event to come together.  Some of these positions require a couple hours of training and many require meetings and a regular schedule.  If you're unemployed this is a great opportunity to continue building your resume.  When employers begin hiring again, they'll be picking the "cream of the crop" with community service in the beginning.  A definite advantage over someone with similar qualifications, don't you think?

Training dates and times are listed as applicable. The following volunteer opportunities are available: Click on team for details on volunteer position description.

Volunteers Needed:

Event Day Volunteers Needed:  Event Day volunteer are an integral part of the AIDS Walk Long Beach event. Some of these positions require a couple hours of training prior to the event.  Training dates and times are listed as applicable. The following volunteer opportunities are available:

VOLUNTEER HOURS
The AIDS Walk needs volunteer assistance in the office during office hours.  Whether you can donate 4 hours or 8 hours, the office hours are 10AM to 9PM, Monday to Friday, during the months of January through July.  However, during the months of July through December our needs are limited to 9AM to 5PM. The office is generally not open on Saturday and Sunday, but we do have canvassing opportunities on some weekends.

GROUPS
Groups of all sizes and ages are welcome on the day of the AIDS Walk, in the office and to assist with canvassing. Please call our office at (562) 987-5200 so we can find something just right for your group.  Volunteers under the age of 18 do require permission from their parents.

INTERNSHIPS
Full or part-time internships are available. We tailor internships to the individual's skills and have positions related to public relations, outreach, event operations and volunteer organizing. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the community we serve and apply them toward your degree or research papers. For more information see the listings on our website or contact.

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