Perry Junjulas – Director

Raphael Williams - Assoc Director

Michael Broderick - PAWS Coordinator

 

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

 

Please welcome Raphael Williams in his new role as Associate Director. The Associate Director will essentially run the day to day operations of the Center and oversee the staff and programs of PAWS, Smart Meals, Treasure Chest, and the AIDS Community Center

 

Click Here to view some pictures from our 2007 Volunteer Recognition Cruise on Dutch Apple Festive!

 

 

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

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

Treasure Chest

 

Thrift Store Staff

Mon - Fri

Tues, Thurs

Saturdays

11 - 2:30 PM

2 – 6  PM

10 – 4:30 PM

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.
Thrift Store Pickups On call – as needed Can call a day or two ahead Able to carry furniture Available to go on pickups to receive merchandise and bring back to the Treasure Chest during the week and weekend.  Schedule varies according to need.

 

AIDS Community Center

Living Room Hosts

M – Sat

 11 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 – Thurs

Any

 

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

 

Smart Meals

 

Meal Prep

M – Thurs

8 AM – 5 PM

Knowledge of food safety helpful

Assist with Meal preparations and set up of beverage, snack, and dinner serving areas.

Serving Lunch & Dinner Help

M – Thurs

Noon – 1:30

6 PM – 8:30

Knowledge of food safety helpful

Assist with serving of lunches and/or dinners

 

PAWS

 

Pet Food Help

 

As Needed

 

As Needed

Love of pets

Assist clients with pet food, organize pet food areas.

Client Transport

As Needed

As Needed

Love of pets

Transport clients to veterinary and grooming appointments

Home Care

As Needed

As Needed

Love of pets

Walking dogs, feeding cats, etc.

 

Updated 10/06

 

Click Here to print out a Volunteer Application Form

 

Call: 449-7119

E-mail us at: info@albanydamiencenter.org

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