ACT Volunteer Role Description

Portuguese-Speaking Bathhouse Outreach Volunteer

(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 deliver information, safer sex materials and referrals to bathhouse patrons

Benefits


- to gain knowledge about HIV, STIs and sexual health
- to make new friends with your fellow volunteers
- to be familiar with gay issues, gay venues and gay events in Toronto
- the opportunity to interact with a wide range of people
- to participate in ACT's volunteers events

Time Commitment


hours per week
for 12 months
Details:
volunteer is required to commit to at least one shift of 3 hours per month for a period of one year

Duties


The Volunteer will:
- to distribute condoms, lube, condom packs, literature about safer sex to bathhouse patrons
- to engage in conversations about safer sex practices
- to talk about the risks of practising unsafe sex and the benefits of practising safer sex
- to make referrals to other ACT programs and services and other community organizations
- to attend training sessions
- abide by the ACT's Volunteer Code of Conduct and Volunteer Outreach Consensual Agreement

Personal Qualities
and Skills


Required Qualities & Skills:
- to be sex positive and affirming
- to be non-judgemental
- to be polite and able to treat people with courtesy
- good communication skills
- ability to communicate in Portuguese language
- responsible, committed and reliable
- confidentiality is a must
- willing to perform shifts on evenings and/or weekends
- comfortable talking about sex, sexuality and public sex environments

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