ACT Volunteer Role Description

Filer

(Not currently recruiting)




Programme


Library

Supervisor


Librarian

ACT's
Mission Statement


The AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT) delivers responsive, effective, and valued community-based HIV support services and education, prevention, outreach and fundraising programs that promote the health, well-being, worth and rights of individuals and communities living with, affected by and at risk for HIV/AIDS, and increase awareness of HIV/AIDS.

Programme/Event
Mission Statement


The Library provides information to people and organizations who want to know about the psychosocial aspects of living with or being affected by HIV/AIDS. We collect and organize information that is appropriate to the needs of our clients and that supports the prevention, education, and support work done at ACT.




Purpose


To help maintain the Library's information files

Benefits


Articles can only be found in the information files if they are returned to their proper locations. Volunteer filers help maintain access to our files by ensuring the order of the system.

Time Commitment


3 hours per week
for 6 months

Duties


The Volunteer will:
-Refile articles and files used by clients
-File new articles in the information files
-Keep statistics on material used by clients
-Check files periodically for misfiled items
-Help clients find information in the Library

Personal Qualities
and Skills


Required Qualities & Skills:
-Attention to detail
-Familiarity with how to find information in the Library

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