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World AIDS Day Volunteer 2024
Organisation Details
George House Trust
Sub theme: Health and Wellbeing, LGBT+
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: George House Trust (GHT) is a well-established and vibrant charity that was established in Manchester way back, in 1985. We’re the second oldest HIV charity in England.
At GHT we have a very clear vision - for all people living with HIV in the North West to live happy and healthy lives and be free from stigma and discrimination. Our vision is for all people to know their HIV status and to be HIV aware.
George House Trust provides a range of services; from advice and advocacy to counselling, peer support and financial help. We deliver awareness raising activities and undertake anti-stigma work in a variety of settings including schools, colleges, churches and voluntary organisations.
At GHT we have a very clear vision - for all people living with HIV in the North West to live happy and healthy lives and be free from stigma and discrimination. Our vision is for all people to know their HIV status and to be HIV aware.
George House Trust provides a range of services; from advice and advocacy to counselling, peer support and financial help. We deliver awareness raising activities and undertake anti-stigma work in a variety of settings including schools, colleges, churches and voluntary organisations.
Description of role: The purpose of this role is to support George House Trust’s event organisation for World AIDS Day and to support with tasks related to our Positive Speakers’ Programme, in the lead up to World AIDS Day.
As our World AIDS Day Support Volunteer, you’ll gain valuable experience in event planning and organisation and volunteer management. You’ll work closely with our staff team to ensure that George House Trust is able to fundraise and raise awareness about HIV and that our volunteers have a great experience of helping at World AIDS Day Events. This role is only available from September-December and requires a commitment of around 6 hours per week.
Key tasks include:
-Helping with administration for World AIDS Day
-Supporting with the recruitment of volunteers
-Supporting with the training/briefing of volunteers
-Supporting with coordination of volunteers for fundraising collections
-Supporting with the planning and organisation of the World AIDS Day Vigil
You will need to be able to commit to approximately 6 hours per week from September- December. You need to be able to come into the George House Trust office one day per week.
You will need to be available to support with the Candlelit Vigil on December the 1st
As our World AIDS Day Support Volunteer, you’ll gain valuable experience in event planning and organisation and volunteer management. You’ll work closely with our staff team to ensure that George House Trust is able to fundraise and raise awareness about HIV and that our volunteers have a great experience of helping at World AIDS Day Events. This role is only available from September-December and requires a commitment of around 6 hours per week.
Key tasks include:
-Helping with administration for World AIDS Day
-Supporting with the recruitment of volunteers
-Supporting with the training/briefing of volunteers
-Supporting with coordination of volunteers for fundraising collections
-Supporting with the planning and organisation of the World AIDS Day Vigil
You will need to be able to commit to approximately 6 hours per week from September- December. You need to be able to come into the George House Trust office one day per week.
You will need to be available to support with the Candlelit Vigil on December the 1st
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Administration, Event Planning, Fundraising, Oral Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Team Working
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Tuesday AM, Tuesday PM, Wednesday AM, Wednesday PM
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: 6
Location:
77 Ardwick Green North
Manchester
M12 6FX