Volunteer

Exchange Provider

Syringe Access Services (SAS) at San Francisco AIDS Foundation is looking for energetic volunteers who have a few hours per week to assist us in our needle exchange sites. SAS exchanges 2.4 million sterile syringes per year and is one of the largest syringe exchange programs in the United States. 

Greeter and Workshop Assistant

The Speed Project is a harm reduction program for gay/bi and heteroflexible men in San Francisco who use speed. The project hosts a weekly drop in group, and secondary syringe exchange, which would greatly benefit from the help of volunteer Greeters and Workshop Assistants.

Clerical Assistant/Receptionist

The SFAIDS Foundation is in need of volunteers with daytime availability to assist with bulk mailings, photocopying, phone banking & other clerical & administrative tasks.  This volunteer could be assigned throughout the agency and responsibilities would vary depending on the departmental needs.

Development Assistant

Our Development Department is looking for Data Entry volunteers as well as general clerical volunteers any day of the week (usually four hour shifts).

Magnet Volunteer Opportunities

Magnet (http://www.magnetsf.org), a gay men’s community health center in the Castro District of San Francisco, provides gay and bisexual men with sexual health services, and hosts community building activities and events. Volunteers are utilized in all service areas at Magnet.

Sexual Health Services for Gay and Bisexual Men

 

Testing/treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, and confidential rapid HIV antibody testing is offered Tuesday-Saturday during afternoons and evenings. Volunteers speak candidly and non-judgmentally with individuals about sexuality, drug use, and other factors affecting HIV/STD transmission; disclose/discuss sensitive test results; provide referrals; and are able to complete required documentation. 

 

HIV Test Counselors must be State certified Rapid HIV Test Counselors, or be able to attend 40 hour training, followed by a two day advanced training within six months of completing the first.  HIV Test Counselors are asked to commit to a minimum of two 4 hour shifts per month for at least six months.

Licensed clinical volunteers (RN, NP, PA, MD/DO), under the supervision of Magnet’s clinical supervisor and medical director, conduct screenings and treatment for syphilis, Chlamydia, and gonorrhea, and provide vaccinations.  They are asked to commit to a 4-7 hour weekly shift for at least six months. 

Customer Reception/Registration

 

Volunteers assist staff in registering customers, providing referrals, and coordinating the delivery of sexual health services in an active environment. They should be well organized, enjoy interactions with the public, possess proficiency with computers, and be able to address customer concerns in a candid, non-judgmental manner. Training is provided on site and volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of two 4 hour shifts per month.

General Office/Clerical

Volunteers are needed during operating hours for assistance with mailings, copying, filing, and other administrative help.

Community Building Activities and Events

Magnet conducts and hosts community building activities and events. Community events such as open mics and town hall forums are held in the evenings throughout each month, and community building projects are conducted on a regular and ongoing basis. Volunteers assist at individual events, and on projects with the Community Organizer.

 

For more information, or if you are interested in any of the volunteer oportunities at Magnet, please call 415.581.1600 or at info@magnetsf.org.