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World AIDS Day Awareness Raising Volunteer
Organisation Details
George House Trust
Sub theme: Asylum Seekers and Refugees, Culture, Disability, Health and Wellbeing, LGBT+, Mental Health, Older people, Race and Ethnicity
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: At George House Trust, we provide support, advice and information for people living with HIV. We are committed to ensuring that people have access to what they need to live well with HIV. We have a number of activities and services that volunteers can get involved in, such as Telephone Buddies, supporting at events, fundraising, admin support and mentoring, and many more.
Description of role: World AIDS Day 2026
We are looking for volunteers to support with fundraising and awareness-raising on World AIDS Day.
Purpose: To increase awareness of HIV and World AIDS Day and raise vital funds for local charities providing support to people living with HIV.
Key Activities: We need volunteers to sell candles to raise funds, and steward for annual Candlelit Vigil in Sackville Gardens and surroundings on the evening of Tuesday 1st December 2026.
Activities include:
Selling candles at the World AIDS Day Candlelit Vigil
Raising awareness of HIV and the significance of World AIDS Day among the general public
Talking to the public to share key messages on ending the stigma of HIV and HIV prevention (U=U, PrEP, PEP, condoms)
Sharing resources and introducing George House Trust to the public
Date: Tuesday 1st December 2026
Time: 4pm - 7.15pm (Optional fundraising event approximately 7.15pm - 11pm)
Meeting point: TBC
Event Location: Sackville Gardens, Whitworth St, Sackville St, Manchester M13WA - and around Canal Street/The Village
Optional additional fundraising event: Gay Village, Manchester (7.15pm- 11pm) - we need around 6 volunteers for this, please let us know if you'd like to join. There will be time for break/s if you are doing both fundraising shifts.
We look forward to seeing you there!
We are looking for volunteers to support with fundraising and awareness-raising on World AIDS Day.
Purpose: To increase awareness of HIV and World AIDS Day and raise vital funds for local charities providing support to people living with HIV.
Key Activities: We need volunteers to sell candles to raise funds, and steward for annual Candlelit Vigil in Sackville Gardens and surroundings on the evening of Tuesday 1st December 2026.
Activities include:
Selling candles at the World AIDS Day Candlelit Vigil
Raising awareness of HIV and the significance of World AIDS Day among the general public
Talking to the public to share key messages on ending the stigma of HIV and HIV prevention (U=U, PrEP, PEP, condoms)
Sharing resources and introducing George House Trust to the public
Date: Tuesday 1st December 2026
Time: 4pm - 7.15pm (Optional fundraising event approximately 7.15pm - 11pm)
Meeting point: TBC
Event Location: Sackville Gardens, Whitworth St, Sackville St, Manchester M13WA - and around Canal Street/The Village
Optional additional fundraising event: Gay Village, Manchester (7.15pm- 11pm) - we need around 6 volunteers for this, please let us know if you'd like to join. There will be time for break/s if you are doing both fundraising shifts.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Customer Service, Fundraising, Oral Communication Skills, Team Working
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: One day / week only
Start date:
End date:
Opportunity times: Tuesday Afternoon, Tuesday Evening
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 2-3 Hours
Location:
Sackville Gardens
Manchester
M1 3WA