ACT Volunteer Role Description

Video/Audio Maintenance

(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


This position involves maintaining the audio-visual collections at ACT. This role includes aiding with the circulation of this material and the twice annual video inventory.

Benefits


The volunteer doing this job is exposed to the audio-visual material as it arrives in the Library. This is an excellent way to keep up with new HIV/AIDS material.

Time Commitment


4 hours per week
for 6 months

Duties


The Volunteer will:
- help with the twice annual video inventory
- help replace missing and stolen items
- help the Librarian manage the circulation of audio-visual material

Personal Qualities
and Skills


Required Qualities & Skills:
- attention to detail
- familiarity with audio-visual technology (VCRs, etc.)

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