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Northern Virginia AIDS Ministry would be unable to sustain our work without the efforts of our volunteers. Hundreds of volunteers contribute thousands of hours to NOVAM annually. Please consider the following volunteer opportunities below or pass this information on to someone you know who may be interested in volunteering for NOVAM. To email general questions regarding volunteering at NOVAM, click
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. If you are interested in volunteering with NOVAM, please print, fill out, and send in a Volunteer Application. Completed applications can be faxed to 703-533-5506, mailed to 803 West Broad Street, Suite 700, Falls Church, VA 22046, or emailed to
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. NOVAM has volunteer opportunities in five separate areas: Upcoming Events, Community Outreach, Office Support, Special Events, and Holiday Support. For more information or to volunteer for any of the opportunities listed below, please contact Ann Granger, Volunteer Resources Manager, at 703-533-5505 x14 or by email at
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Upcoming Special Events
Red Ribbon Gala Volunteers are needed for the Red Ribbon Gala which will take place on September 23, 2010 from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. Assistance will be needed from 4:00 to 11:00 pm for set-up/breakdown, registration, silent auction, raffle, food & drinks, and general event help. Shifts will be 2 to 4 hours long depending on the assignment. Individuals and groups are welcome. Community Outreach Face to Face Health Program NOVAM's busy Education Department seeks individuals who would like to share their story of living with HIV/AIDS with local youth. The Face to Face Program enters middle and high school classrooms, juvenile detention facilities, group homes, after school programs and church youth groups, bringing a message of HIV prevention through education. Youth participate in an informational lecture entitled HIV101, which is followed by a discussion with a person living with HIV/AIDS. Having a person relay their personal stories makes HIV/AIDS real for the youth we reach, and also enables students to ask questions, dispel myths and open their minds. People of any age, gender, race, sexual orientation, or background are welcome to submit an application to join our speaker's bureau. Own transportation is required; sites generally not metro accessible. Please contact the Face to Face Program for more information by calling 703-533-5505 x28 or click
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. PALS Mentoring Program Be a friend and a mentor to a child affected/infected by HIV/AIDS. NOVAM matches a qualified adult with a child to spend time together doing fun activities like going to movies, museums, biking, etc. twice a month. We have several children on our referral list waiting for that special friend and we ask for only four hours of your time each month. The Pals Mentoring Program is a great way to make a difference in a child’s life. Volunteers must be 18 years or older, have their own transportation and complete an application process. Training is required. Mentors interested in being matched with a teenager and bilingual mentors are especially needed. LGBTQ Peer Educators for Youth Northern Virginia AIDS Ministry seeks young people, age 18-24, who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or questioning to be trained as HIV peer educators. After training, volunteers will provide HIV prevention education and outreach to LGBTQ youth at community events throughout Northern Virginia and on the internet. Volunteers should be LGBTQ, have an interest in HIV/AIDS, a willingness to learn and a desire to help others, and they must be comfortable interacting with the public. Public speaking is not required, but is an option for those who are interested and comfortable. A 6 month commitment is required after training.
Office Support
Front Desk / Receptionist There are no openings for office volunteers at this time. Please submit a volunteer application to be added to the waiting list. The minimum age for volunteers is 16.
Special Events Yearly Special Events
NOVAM holds two large fundraising events during the year, one in the spring and one in the fall. Volunteers will be needed in the office to assist with pre-event mailings and publicity, and on site during each event. Assistance on site will depend on the event, and may include ticket sales, ushering, greeting, decorating, food/beverage set up, and clean up.
Other Special Events
NOVAM hosts various small events throughout the year, including dine-outs, theatre events, and other receptions. Volunteers will be needed to assist with set up, clean up, and other tasks depending on the nature of the event.
Holiday Support
Deliver Food & Friendship at ThanksgivingDeliver Thanksgiving food baskets and holiday well wishes to families affected by HIV/AIDS. Volunteers must have their own vehicle and a valid driver’s license to participate. Food baskets will be distributed from the NOVAM offices in Falls Church and delivered to 3-4 families living in Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, or Woodbridge.
Adopt-A-Family “Adopt-a-Family” for the December holidays by donating gifts for children served by NOVAM who are affected by HIV. Donors will be needed to purchase, wrap, and deliver gifts to the NOVAM office. Drivers will also be needed to deliver gifts to families.
Holiday OrnamentsNOVAM will be selling its 14th annual Holiday Ornament (Melt My Heart With a Smile) throughout the holiday season. Individuals and groups are needed to help sell ornaments throughout the community. |
