Volunteer
YOU are needed to continue this work!
Volunteering is an opportunity to live your faith and meet other Christians who share your heart while making a difference in the fight against HIV.
Before learning about volunteer opportunities, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with our services.
Click on the Volunteer Titles for detailed job descriptions.
Receive training at our HIV Workshop
Work directly with people living with HIV
Work Project Assistant
The perfect opportunity for you or your group to do a one-day outreach
Skilled and unskilled welcome
Office/Mailing Assistant
Telephone and office skills a plus
Help with our bulk mailings
ELS Group Leader
Support others who are living with a life altering condition
Safe Project Co-Presenter
Impact youth in making important choices for their future
Short Term Missionary
Minister to those orphaned and widowed by AIDS
Stretch yourself through a life-changing experience
Special Event Assistant
Be involved in putting together special events for HIV Care Link
Work Project Supervisor
Use your skills to oversee Work Projects
Care Provider Mentor
Share your experiences as a Care Provider to guide others
Prayer Partner
Receive our prayer updates in your email
Simply email carrie@hivcarelink.org to start
Detailed Job descriptions below
Supervisor: Program Director/Coordinator
Responsibilities: To engage in a ministry of friendship with Participant, maintaining contact and visiting Participant to provide Participant focused spiritual, emotional, practical, and non-medical support. To empower and support the Participant through prayer, encouragement and advocacy
Conduct: While performing this task, remember you are an ambassador of Christ. Please refrain from using offensive language and making any derogatory remarks about others. In personal conversations with Participant, other volunteers and/or staff, please avoid any inappropriate sexual connotations. Interact with staff, participants and other volunteers. Be courteous to and encourage staff, participants and other volunteers, sharing your knowledge with them if requested. Always remember that your conduct while serving with HIV Care Link (HIVCL) reflects the attitude, philosophy and values of HIVCL and that its reputation in the community is dependent upon your words and actions.
Qualifications: A desire to serve God and others
Knowledge or willingness to learn about HIV Care Link and of the issues surrounding HIV/AIDS
Strong interpersonal skills
Rooted in local church
Be at least 21 years of age
Application Process: Complete Application
Submit:
-Letter of reference
-Proof of Insurance
-Valid Colorado Driver’s License
-Current TB test
Interview with HIV Care Link staff member
Sign Volunteer Contract
Sign Statement of Faith
Time Commitment: Minimum of 6 hrs a month with the Participant
Minimum of 6 months
Fill out and submit monthly volunteer hours form
Quarterly Connection meetings
Training: HIV Workshop
Program mentor
Work Project Assistant Job Description
Supervisor: Program Director/Coordinator
Responsibilities: To empower and support Participants through one day practical acts of service.
Conduct: While performing this task remember you are an ambassador of Christ. Please refrain from using offensive language and making any derogatory remarks about others. In personal conversations with Participant, other volunteers and/or staff, please avoid any inappropriate sexual connotations. Interact with staff, participants and other volunteers. Be courteous to and encourage staff, participants and other volunteers, sharing your knowledge with them if requested. Always remember that your conduct while serving with HIV Care Link (HIVCL) reflects the attitude, philosophy and values of HIVCL and that its reputation in the community is dependent upon your words and actions.
Qualifications: A desire to serve God and others
Knowledge or willingness to learn about HIV Care Link and of the issues surrounding HIV/AIDS
Application Process: Complete application
Submit:
-Proof of Insurance
-Valid Colorado Driver’s License
Sign Volunteer Contract
Training: Volunteer orientation
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Office/Mailing Assistant Job Description
Supervisor: Program Director/Coordinator
Responsibilities: To assist with mailings, projects, phone calls and/or provide general clerical support
Conduct: While performing this task remember you are an ambassador of Christ. Please refrain from using offensive language and making any derogatory remarks about others. In personal conversations with Participant, other volunteers and/or staff, please avoid any inappropriate sexual connotations. Interact with staff, participants and other volunteers. Be courteous to and encourage staff, participants and other volunteers, sharing your knowledge with them if requested. Always remember that your conduct while serving with HIV Care Link (HIVCL) reflects the attitude, philosophy and values of HIVCL and that its reputation in the community is dependent upon your words and actions.
Qualifications: A desire to serve God and others
Knowledge or willingness to learn about HIV Care Link and of the issues surrounding HIV/AIDS
Ability to maintain relative accuracy in assigned tasks
Application Process: Complete application
Sign Volunteer Contract
Time Commitment: Varies based upon desired service
Periodic day/half-day activity
Training: Volunteer orientation
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ELS Group Leader Job Description
Supervisor: Embracing Life Series (ELS) Leader
Responsibilities: To facilitate group, teach lessons and provide Participant focused spiritual/emotional support, and prayer ministry
Conduct: While performing this task remember you are an ambassador of Christ. Please refrain from using offensive language and making any derogatory remarks about others. In personal conversations with Participant, other volunteers and/or staff, please avoid any inappropriate sexual connotations. Interact with staff, participants and other volunteers. Be courteous to and encourage staff, participants and other volunteers, sharing your knowledge with them if requested. Always remember that your conduct while serving with HIV Care Link (HIVCL) reflects the attitude, philosophy and values of HIVCL and that its reputation in the community is dependent upon your words and actions.
Qualifications: Must have gone through previous Embracing Life Series group or training
Skills facilitating a group
Empathetic to people dealing with life altering conditions
A desire to serve God and others
Knowledge or willingness to learn about HIV Care Link
Rooted in local church
Be at least 21 years of age
Application Process: Complete application
Submit:
-Letter of Reference
-Valid Colorado Driver’s License
Sign Volunteer Contract
Sign Statement of Faith
Time Commitment: Evening meeting once/week for 15 weeks
Fill out and submit monthly volunteer hours form
Quarterly Connection meetings
Training: HIV Workshop preferred
Embracing Life Series group/training attendee
Program mentor
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Safe Project Co-Presenter Job Description
Supervisor: Program Director/Coordinator
Responsibilities: To assist in Safe Project presentations
Conduct: While performing this task remember you are an ambassador of Christ. Please refrain from using offensive language and making any derogatory remarks about others. In personal conversations with Participant, other volunteers and/or staff, please avoid any inappropriate sexual connotations. Interact with staff, participants and other volunteers. Be courteous to and encourage staff, participants and other volunteers, sharing your knowledge with them if requested. Always remember that your conduct while serving with HIV Care Link (HIVCL) reflects the attitude, philosophy and values of HIVCL and that its reputation in the community is dependent upon your words and actions.
Qualifications: Background in work with youth desired
Skills facilitating group discussion
Comfortable speaking in front of a group
Daytime availability a plus
A desire to serve God and others
Knowledge or willingness to learn about HIV Care Link and issues surrounding HIV/AIDS
Rooted in local church
Be at least 21 years of age
Application Process: Complete Application
Submit:
-Letter of reference
-Valid Colorado Driver’s License
Interview with HIV Care Link staff member
Background check
Sign Volunteer Contract
Sign Statement of Faith
dates
Fill out and submit monthly volunteer hours form
Training: HIV Workshop
Familiarity with Safe Project curriculum and any other assigned materials
Evaluate two Safe Project presentations prior to teaching
Periodic evaluation and mentoring
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Short Term Missionary (STM) Job Description
Supervisor: Program Director/Coordinator
Responsibilities: To engage in short term, holistic service to those affected by HIV/AIDS overseas, empowering and supporting them through prayer, practical service, and spiritual encouragement
Conduct: While performing this task remember you are an ambassador of Christ. Please refrain from using offensive language and making any derogatory remarks about others. In personal conversations with any Participants, other volunteers and/or staff, please avoid any inappropriate sexual connotations. Interact with staff, participants and other volunteers. Be courteous to and encourage staff, participants and other volunteers, sharing your knowledge with them if requested. Always remember that your conduct while serving with HIV Care Link (HIVCL) reflects the attitude, philosophy and values of HIVCL and that its reputation in the community is dependent upon your words and actions.
Qualifications: A desire to serve God and others
Knowledge or willingness to learn about HIV Care Link and of the global issues surrounding HIV/AIDS
Rooted in local church
Be at least 21 years of age
Willingness to be team player in challenging circumstances
Application Process: Complete STM Application
Submit:
-Letter of reference
-Proof of Insurance
-Valid Colorado Driver’s License
-Current TB test
Interview with HIV Care Link staff member
Sign Volunteer Contract
Sign Statement of Faith
Time Commitment: Attend all training meetings
Prepare self physically (including required vaccinations) and spiritually
Fill out and submit monthly volunteer hours form
Training: HIV Workshop
Team meetings
Special Event Assistant Job Description
Supervisor: Program Director/Coordinator
Responsibilities: To manage, coordinate, or assist with any special events sponsored by HIV Care Link such as World AIDS Day, Mamma Mia 5K, and the Banquet of Hope
Conduct: While performing this task remember you are an ambassador of Christ. Please refrain from using offensive language and making any derogatory remarks about others. In personal conversations with Participant, other volunteers and/or staff, please avoid any inappropriate sexual connotations. Interact with staff, participants and other volunteers. Be courteous to and encourage staff, participants and other volunteers, sharing your knowledge with them if requested. Always remember that your conduct while serving with HIV Care Link (HIVCL) reflects the attitude, philosophy and values of HIVCL and that its reputation in the community is dependent upon your words and actions.
Qualifications: A desire to serve God and others
Knowledge or willingness to learn about HIV Care Link and of the issues surrounding HIV/AIDS
Application Process: Complete application
Sign Volunteer Contract
Training: Volunteer orientation (optional)
Work Project Supervisor Job Description
Supervisor: Program Director/Coordinator
Responsibilities: To periodically oversee and carry out Work Projects for HIV Care Link. After receiving Work Project information (date, time, place, names of Participant and Volunteers), the supervisor will pick up any necessary supplies (moving truck, tools, etc.), meet Participant, sign in volunteers and oversee project. Submit paperwork to HIV Care Link.
Conduct: While performing this task remember you are an ambassador of Christ. Please refrain from using offensive language and making any derogatory remarks about others. In personal conversations with Participant, other volunteers and/or staff, please avoid any inappropriate sexual connotations. Interact with staff, participants and other volunteers. Be courteous to and encourage staff, participants and other volunteers, sharing your knowledge with them if requested. Always remember that your conduct while serving with HIV Care Link (HIVCL) reflects the attitude, philosophy and values of HIVCL and that its reputation in the community is dependent upon your words and actions.
Qualifications: A desire to serve God and others
Knowledge or willingness to learn about HIV Care Link and of the issues surrounding HIV/AIDS
Rooted in local church
Be at least 21 years of age
Strong interpersonal skills
Participated in at least 4 Work Projects
Application Process: Complete Application
Submit:
-Proof of Insurance
-Valid Colorado Driver’s License
Interview with HIV Care Link staff member
Sign Volunteer Contract
Sign Statement of Faith
Respond to office Work Project inquiries
Training: HIV Workshop
Training in Work Project policies and procedures
Mentoring by Staff
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Care Provider Mentor Job Description
Supervisor: Program Director/Coordinator
Responsibilities: Mentor Care Providers by maintaining contact and visiting with Care Provider, acting as a resource for any questions, comments, or concerns the Care Provider may have as they work with Participants. Empowering the Care Provider through prayer and encouragement. Facilitating initial meetings with Participant and Care Provider. Act as liaison between Care Provider and Staff.
Conduct: While performing this task remember you are an ambassador of Christ. Please refrain from using offensive language and making any derogatory remarks about others. In personal conversations with Participant, other volunteers and/or staff, please avoid any inappropriate sexual connotations. Interact with staff, participants and other volunteers. Be courteous to and encourage staff, participants and other volunteers, sharing your knowledge with them if requested. Always remember that your conduct while serving with HIV Care Link (HIVCL) reflects the attitude, philosophy and values of HIVCL and that its reputation in the community is dependent upon your words and actions.
Qualifications: Active HIV Care Link Care Provider for minimum of 1 year
A desire to serve God and others
Knowledge or willingness to learn about HIV Care Link and of the issues surrounding HIV/AIDS
Strong interpersonal skills
Rooted in local church
Be at least 21 years of age
Application Process: Completed Care Provider Application Process (see requirements)
Interview with HIV Care Link staff member
Time Commitment: Minimum of 6 hrs a month
Minimum of 6 months
Fill out and submit monthly volunteer hours form
Quarterly Connection meetings
Training: HIV Workshop
Training in Care Program policies and procedures
Experience in Care Program
Mentoring by Staff
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