Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer!

Perry Junjulas – Director

Diane Metz PAWS Coordinator - DianeM@AlbanyDamienCenter.org

Craig Hansen Treasure Chest Coordinator - CraigH@AlbanyDamienCenter.org

Helping individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS

improve health and quality of life

12 South Lake Avenue

Albany, NY 12203

Phone: 518-449-7119

Fax: 518-449-7881

E-mail: Info@AlbanyDamienCenter.org

www.AlbanyDamienCenter.org

I shall pass through this world but once. Any good thing therefore that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any human being, let me do it now.

Let me not defer it or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again. - Etienne de Grellet

About the Center….

Since 1990, the Albany Damien Center has provided a drop-in community center for individuals and families living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. All activities are provided free of charge in a nonjudgmental, comfortable atmosphere and are designed to improve health and quality of life.

Why we need you…

People struggling with HIV/AIDS need our help. For many organizations serving people with HIV/AIDS, funding is scarce. We depend on volunteers to help “keep the doors open” and allow us to provide help to as many people as possible.

A flexible schedule…

You can volunteer as little as three hours per week to help make a difference. Volunteer schedules are very flexible and include daytime and evening opportunities.

Please join us….

As a volunteer, you will not only be an integral and valuable component of the Albany Damien Center, but often a source of comfort and cheer to those who are caught in the lonely experience of HIV/AIDS. If you have a few hours, a sense of professionalism, and the ability to work well with others, you fit the volunteer profile.

Are you an "up front" person? There's a service for you. Rather work behind the scenes? There's a service for you. Everyone from students to retirees welcome. Call us! 449-7119 or info@albanydamiencenter.org

Albany Damien Center - Volunteer Needs - Have Fun While Helping Others

Program

Title

Days

Hours

Skills

Description

Treasure Chest

Thrift Store Staff

Wed-Thurs.

Fri.

Saturdays

10:30 - 6:30

10:30 - 5:30

9:30 - 4:30

Sales oriented, use of register

Ring up sales, help customers with purchases, put merchandise out for sale, price items, keep store organized.

Thrift Store Pickups

Sundays

3 – 5 PM

Able to carry boxes, pack items

Available to go to Estate Sales as needed to pickup merchandise with group, bring back to store or storage places.

AIDS Community Center

Living Room Hosts

M – Sat

9 AM - 8:30

Outgoing, people oriented

Greet guests, ensure guests are interacting in the living room, play games, assist Peer Advocates if there is a special project or house activity

Office Help

M – Fri

M - Thurs

9 AM – 4 PM

4 PM – 8:30

Outgoing, people oriented

Answer phone, take messages, special office projects as needed

Client

Transport

M – Sat

8 AM - 8:30 PM

Clean Driving Record

Assist in either bringing guests to the Center or taking them home

Smart Meals

Lunch & Dinner Servers

Mon - Sat

10 AM - 2 PM

5:30 - 8 PM

Knowledge of food safety helpful

Assist with serving of lunches and/or dinners

PAWS

Pet Food Help	As Needed	As Needed	Ability to lift and organize	Assist clients with pet food, organize pet food areas.
Client Transport	As Needed	As Needed	Car	Transport clients to veterinary and grooming appointments
Home Care	As Needed	As Needed	Love of pets	Walking dogs, feeding cats, etc.
Buddy	As Needed	As Needed	Car	Assist clients with pet-related needs

Agency

Grant

Writing

Flexible

Previous experience with writing and researching grants

Research and find grant opportunities. Assist with writing grants and securing funding.

Office Help

M – Fri

M - Thurs

9 AM – 4 PM

Outgoing, people oriented

Answer phone, take messages, special office projects as needed

Updated 2/10

Click Here to print out a Volunteer Application Form

Call: 449-7119

E-mail us at: info@albanydamiencenter.org