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Volunteering at the Santa Cruz AIDS Project
We at SCAP want your volunteer experience to be just as rewarding to you as it is beneficial to the clients and communities we serve. We have a variety of opportunities that require varying levels of commitments and training. Every task that you contribute your time and energy toward makes it possible for SCAP to continue doing the invaluable work that we do in the community.
The information below describes the many ways in which you can join the SCAP community in our mission to provide services for those infected and affected by HIV and offer innovative education and prevention programs to end the spread of HIV.
To become a volunteer at SCAP:
Step 1: Call the Volunteer & Staff Support Manager for an interview at 427.3900 x214
Step 2: Attend a one-time Volunteer Training
Step 3: Meet your supervisor and attend the secondary training (for Harm Reduction Program and Massage Program only).
Step 4: Shadow and learn the ropes of your volunteer position.
Check out the current volunteer opportunities at the Santa Cruz AIDS Project
| Opportunity |
Description |
Time Commitment |
| Events |
- Provide assistance at special events
- Distribute posters advertising our fundraising events
- Serve on committees
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Several times a year |
Front Desk/
Reception |
- Answering phones, greeting visitors, assisting staff as needed
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Weekly 4 hour shift 3-6 month commitment |
| Office Assistant |
- Data entry, filing, mailings, assisting staff with paperwork, helping update our website, etc.
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Weekly shift or on call |
| Finance Assistant |
- Assist in our finances department with account info., filing, data entry, etc.
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Weekly shift or on call |
| Client Services Assistant |
- Assists case managers with paperwork and data entry related to client services
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Weekly shift or on call |
| Food Box Program |
- Assemble food boxes; deliver food boxes to clients’ homes
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Every Thursday from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm; 3-6 month commitment required |
| Food Drive Volunteer |
- Collect food donations at local supermarkets for our food pantry
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Occasionally, once a month on a weekend |
| Grant and Funding Research |
- Surf the web for possible grants or funds for our development director to follow up on
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In office, on call, or at home |
| Massage Practitioner |
- If you are a Certified massage practitioner, we have clients who are in need of massages
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One time or ongoing basis with 2 free massages per month minimum; 6 month commitment required |
| Harm Reduction Volunteer |
- Prevention outreach and condom distribution throughout Santa Cruz County
- Staffing the HIV Resource Drop-In-Center during testing, youth hours, etc.
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Weekly shift; 3-6 month commitment |
| Needle Exchange - Supply |
- Assembles supplies for the Needle Exchange Program
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Occasionally, once a month; drop in basis |
| Needle Exchange - Outreach |
- Outreach to the injection drug use community to provide clean needles and other prevention materials
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Weekly shift; 3-6 month commitment required |
| Other |
- Do you have something you can contribute that we haven’t thought of? Let us know!
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