ACT Volunteer Role Description

Gay Men's Community Education Administrative Assistant

(Not currently recruiting)




Programme


Gay Men's Community Education

Supervisor


Gay Men's Community Education Coordinator

ACT's
Mission Statement


The AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT) develops and delivers innovative programs and services that promote the dignity, health and well-being of individuals and communities living with, affected by and at risk for HIV/AIDS..




Purpose


To provide administrative, clerical and technical support to the Gay Men's Community Education Program.

Benefits


1- To develop the volunteer's administrative, clerical, interpersonal and technical capacity in a fast paced office environemnt.

2- To be a part of the community development process.

3- Volunteer appreciation events, awards, supervision and letters of reference.

4- An understanding of emerging sexual health trends and issues in the gay community

Time Commitment


7 hours per week
for months
Details:
Possibly additional hours during peak times of the year.

Duties


The Volunteer will:
The Volunteer will be responsible for the following duties:
1 - Assist in setting up and maintaining a Gay Men's Community Education Program filing system.
2-Assist the Program Coordinator in proof reading, updating and making minor edits to documents and/or correspondence.
3-Faxing, photocopying and printing of Program materials.
4- Dessimination and distribution of Program materials, information and community events.
6- Purchasing of Program materials and resources.
5- Other duties as assigned.

Personal Qualities
and Skills


Required Qualities & Skills:
- Familiar with administrative office systems and procedures: i.e filing, photocopying, faxing, ext...
- Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Non-judgemental and able to work with diverse communities.
- Willingness to learn.

Training
Requirements


Volunteer Core Skills Training, Program-Specific Training, On-the-job Training with Supervisor and/or other Volunteers



For more information about or to apply for this role, contact:
Program Volunteer Resources Manager
AIDS Committee of Toronto
399 Church Street, 4th floor
Toronto, M5B 2J6

phone: (416) 340-2437