ACT Volunteer Role Description

Materials Preparation for Outreach

(Recruiting)




Programme


Portuguese-speaking Men's Outreach

Supervisor


Portuguese-speaking Men's Outreach 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 assist program staff and other volunteers with the preparation of pamphlets, condom packs, posters and other materials for distribution to the community

Benefits


Great social and informal get together opportunity because all tasks are performed in group setting. Refreshments are provided. The setting is wheelchair accessible, and usually multiethnic in context

Time Commitment


3 hours per week
for once a month for 12 months
Details:
Program staff are asking volunteers to attend one condom stuffing/materials preparation per month for three hours - there will be a couple of times scheduled over a month to provide an opportunity to attend.

Duties


The Volunteer will:
-stuffing paper mainly Portuguese literature, condoms, and lubes into plastic pockets for distribution to gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men
-applying stickers to posters or containers
-folding pamphlets and stapling booklets
-being able to speak Portuguese is not required to do this job but highly desirable
-core skills training is not required to do this job

Personal Qualities
and Skills


Required Qualities & Skills:
-open minded and non-judgemental about ethnic origins and sexual practices and behaviours of peers in casual setting
-sensitive in the discussion of sexually loaded matters when in a diverse social setting
-comfortable in talking about sexual issues
-practical ability to converse in Portuguese or English would be an asset
-able to work in a friendly team capacity with other volunteers and staff, and give and take constructive feedback to and from peers and staff
-ability to do repetitive tasks while paying attention to quality of finished product

Training
Requirements


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