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Main Forums => AIDS Activism => Topic started by: SensuousWolf on April 18, 2008, 10:12:19 am
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I've been seeking a Volunteer position for over 5 years and have yet been able to find one in the HIV community.
I've contacted every Agency in the area including Aids Action Committee in Boston and keep hitting a stone wall. There are lots of positions in Boston (50 miles away) but I've been told that NO VOLUNTEER positions are available in my area.
Its ridiculous and frustrating that a CITY who has a Health Center that are specific to treating people who are HIV+ are also hurting for funds yet don't have Volunteer positions available.
I've contacted Hospice, AAC, New Bedford Health Center, Volunteers.org and any other Agency I can find or think of and still nothing.
My background is in the Medical Field. I've dealt with Confidentiality issues throughout my career was a Toxicologist, Chemist, Marketing & Sales Assistant, Customer Service Manager, Quality Control/Assurance Manager, wrote SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures), and also worked in Research & Development.
If anyone can point me in the right direction I'd appreciate it. I have a lot to offer an HIV Agency and would appreciate utilizing my experience to help others who are less fortunate than I.
Thank you in advance for your help.
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Hi SensuousWolf-
Do you have a local ASO that holds support groups? I just joined one out here in Springfield, Mass and they have peer support training for people with HIV. I have been trying to do something in my area too. I will find out any information I can and send it to you ,if you are interested? You might try the DPH too.
Good Luck,
Snow