Colorado AIDS Project | Get Involved | Volunteer
Whether you are a person who loves to socialize or a "get it done kind" of gal or guy, there's a way for you to help at CAP. We offer a wide-range of volunteer activities, from helping with festive events, working in the food bank, or working behind the scenes in administrative capacity.
We welcome you whether you want to try us out for a one time activity or jump in on an on-going basis. We welcome college students or high school seniors who need educational community service learning hours for credits toward graduation. We DO NOT have any court-ordered community service positions at this time.
If you would like to become a volunteer:
- Submit your application online
- Attend Volunteer orientation and AIDS 101 see below
- Attend Customer Service Training (for volunteers working with clients)
Special Events
Throughout the year CAP holds several special events. Visit the Volunteer Opportunities page for more information.
Positive Speakers Bureau
HIV Positive Speakers Wanted. Join CAP's new HIV positive Speakers Bureau Volunteer Program. CAP is compiling a Positive Speakers resource crew. We are seeking HIV positive individuals from a variety of backgrounds who are willing to share their stories publicly. For more information or to express interest, please call Athena Lansing at 303. 837.0166 ext. 316 or email AthenaL@coloradoaidsproject.org.
Ongoing volunteer opportunities
The following opportunities require a regular time commitment during normal business hours. New volunteers are required to attend our Customer Service Training (offered quarterly) prior to volunteering.
Food Bank
Volunteers assist clients with weekly shopping in our Food Bank, which is open:
- Tuesdays from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Wednesdays from 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Fridays from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Saturday from 9:00 a.m.-Noon
Food Bank Delivery Drivers Drivers wanted to deliver groceries to clients twice a month on Saturday mornings. Must have reliable vehicle, valid Colorado Driver's license and insurance.
Volunteer Orientations
All people interested in working with CAP are invited to attend our monthly volunteer orientations held at our offices. This one hour session covers topics including CAP services, basic HIV and AIDS information and volunteer opportunities available.
Volunteer orientations are held the first Thursday of every month from 5:00-6:00 pm at the CAP office. No registration necessary.
All volunteers who staff our information tables must attend a one-time Volunteer Training called AIDS 101. This class provides you with an overview of the biological and psycho-social aspects of HIV and AIDS. It's fun, interactive and interesting. Classes are held immediately following Volunteer Orientation on the first Thursday of every month at 6:00 p.m. at the CAP office. Email ChristinaW@coloradoaidsproject.org or call her at 303.837.0166 ext. 318 to register for any of these trainings.
Upcoming Volunteer Orientations and AIDS 101 are:
- January 8, 2009
- February 5, 2009
Volunteer with CAP! Click on the link below to submit your Volunteer Application
Sign up to volunteer
For more information on volunteering contact Athena Lansing at 303-837-0166, ext. 316 or write to AthenaL@coloradoAIDSproject.org
