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Make a Difference…..Volunteer!
The Boulder County AIDS Project (BCAP) relies on volunteer support to provide services for our community. Volunteers donate their time and talents to HIV Care Services, HIV Prevention Services, Resource Development and/or Operations. BCAP currently receives support from more than 200 active volunteers and more than 200 short-term volunteers per year. Read on to learn more about BCAP and volunteering. In 2009, BCAP volunteers donated 17,452 hours of their time to BCAP! These hours are valued at $467,783. There truly is no way that BCAP could provide the services and programs it does without our volunteers.
BCAP's Mission
The mission of the Boulder County AIDS Project is twofold: to provide support, advocacy and education to those in our community who are infected with or affected by HIV and to serve as an outreach and information center to prevent further transmission of HIV/AIDS.
Philosophy of Volunteerism
Our philosophy of volunteerism is best explained by a quote from My Grandfather’s Blessings by Rachel Naomi Ramen, “We do not serve the weak or the broken. What we serve is the wholeness in each other and the wholeness in life. The part in you that I serve is the same part that is strengthened in me…. Unlike helping or fixing or rescuing, service is mutual.” BCAP believes that our role is not to rescue people but to offer support for everyone in our community to live healthy, productive, positive lives. Therefore, all of our care and prevention services are based on mutual respect and participation.
Many volunteers find that they gain much more than they give when volunteering at BCAP. While this organization has grown incredibly over the years, we’ve maintained a strong sense of family. This is a place to learn, a place to grow and change and a place where everyone is accepted.
Who Can Volunteer with BCAP?
Everyone is encouraged to apply to become a volunteer. BCAP volunteers coordinate and deliver many of the services the agency provides to the community. We rely on and treat volunteers as unpaid staff members. Therefore, it is critical for us to take the time to make quality matches between volunteers and programs and to provide sufficient training. We accept the volunteers that we feel will best assist us in offering excellent services to our clients and then equip them with the skills and knowledge to do so.
BCAP is committed to recruiting a diverse pool of volunteers to serve our diverse clientele. We are open to and affirming of people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, faiths, ethnicities, races, abilities and nations of origin.
How To Become a Volunteer: It's as easy as 1.... 2.... 3....
- Read through this page and then fill out the volunteer application.
- BCAP's Volunteer Coordinator will review your application and confirm with you that it has been received. If we feel that you make a good potential match for the BCAP Volunteer Program we will call your references and then call you to set up a brief telephone interview. During the interview, we’ll discuss what it’s like to volunteer at BCAP; your skills, interests and availability; and decide if and how we can make a good match between you and our programs. Everyone who sends in an application will receive confirmation.
- In order to participate in many of our volunteer positions, you will be required to attend the 20 hour BCAP Volunteer Training which is offered in the Spring and Fall. Whenever possible, we try to get you started with special events and other opportunities that do not require the training.
Volunteer training dates are not posted on our web site. In order to be invited to attend, you must first complete an application.
How To Contact BCAP Volunteer Coordinator Sarah Annecone at BCAP:
Phone: 303-444-6121 ext. 109
Fax: 303-444-0260
Email: sarah@bcap.org
Mail: 2118 14th Street, Boulder CO 80302
About BCAP
- HIV Care Services
Our HIV Care Services are available to anyone in Boulder, Broomfield, Gilpin or Clear Creek Counties who is HIV positive. We provide services to both clients and their loved ones in a caring, supportive and confidential environment. Services include: case management, advocacy, financial assistance, a food bank, housing, pro bono services, support groups, long and short term client support from volunteers, and transportation assistance.
- HIV Prevention Services
Community outreach and education/prevention programs are a fundamental service of BCAP. We provide one-on-one prevention, targeted outreach programs, HIV testing, an AIDS information line, an HIV-positive speakers bureau, education booths, a resource center, safer sex kits and more. Presentations and printed materials are also available in Spanish.
- Resource Development
In order to provide these services, BCAP must develop strong financial and human resources. This program applies for local, state, federal and private grants; requests donations from both individuals and businesses; holds numerous special events and last, but not least, recruits and manages volunteers like you.
- Operations
Administrative staff and volunteers work to maintain the organizational structure that is necessary in order to provide HIV Care and Prevention services.
Volunteer Positions
HIV Care Services
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Job Open |
Training Required (20 hours) |
Average Time Required |
Must be 18 or older? |
Attorney Team Coordinator
Coordinate the Pro Bono Attorney Team volunteers in order to provide legal services to BCAP clients.
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Filled |
Recommended |
Varies |
Yes |
Pro Bono Attorney
Provide BCAP clients with pro bono legal services. Must be licensed in Colorado. |
Open |
Recommended |
Varies |
Yes |
Body Work Team Coordinator
Coordinate the Pro Bono Body Work Team volunteers in order to provide body work services to BCAP clients. |
Filled |
Yes |
1 - 3 hours per week |
Yes |
Pro Bono Body Work
Provide BCAP clients with massage and other forms of body work. |
Open |
Recommended |
Varies |
Yes |
Long Term Client Support
Provide a BCAP client and his/her support network with physical/emotional support and advocacy related to the challenges of living with HIV/AIDS or as based on the individual client needs. |
Filled |
Yes |
1 - 3 hours per week |
Yes |
Case Manager Assistant
Provide data-entry and other record-keeping support. |
Filled |
Yes |
1 - 3 hours per week |
Yes |
Client Support Team
Provide BCAP clients with short-term support as needs arise, such as rides to the doctor etc. Vehicle usually necessary; day-time hours preferred. Especially needed, people who can drive clients to Denver for doctor appointments. |
Filled |
Yes |
Varies |
Yes |
Psychotherapy Team Coordinator
Coordinate the Pro Bono Psychotherapy Team volunteers in order to provide psychotherapy services to BCAP clients. |
Filled |
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Yes |
Pro Bono Psychotherapist
Provide clients with psychotherapy. Minimum M.A. degree in counseling. Malpractice insurance required. Especially needed: male therapists, therapists with experience in counseling children, and with experience in counseling those with substance abuse issues. |
Open |
Recommended |
1 - 3 hours per week |
Yes |
Pro Bono Tax Accountant
Provides clients with accounting assistance related to back-to-work issues, and filing income tax. |
Open |
Recommended |
Varies |
Yes |
Treatment Advocate
Provide HIV infected/affected individuals with up-to-date treatment information and resources. Communicate new treatment information to local doctors. |
Filled |
Yes |
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Yes |
BCAP Market
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Job Open |
Training Required (20 hours) |
Average Time Required |
Must be 18 or older? |
Costco Shopper
Grocery shopping on a regular basis at Costco for the BCAP Market. |
Filled |
Recommended |
1 - 3 hours per week |
Yes |
Community Food Share Shopper
Maintain inventory that comes from Community Food Share. |
Filled |
Recommended |
1 - 3 hours per week |
Yes |
Dairy/Meat Coordinator
Responsible for weekly ordering and stocking of dairy and meat items. |
Filled |
Recommended |
1 - 3 hours per week |
Yes |
Nutritionist
Advise the Coordinator on maintaining inventory that is appropriate for HIV+ individuals and provide BCAP clients with one-on-one consultations. |
Filled |
Yes |
Varies |
Yes |
Bagger
Bag groceries for clients who need to have their food delivered. |
Filled |
Recommended |
1 - 3 hours per week |
Yes |
Food Delivery
Pick up bagged groceries at the BCAP Market and deliver them to BCAP client(s). |
Filled |
Yes |
1 - 3 hours per week |
Yes |
Stocker
Maintain appropriate level of food in shopping area. |
Filled |
Recommended |
Varies |
Yes |
HIV Prevention Services
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Job Open |
Training Required (20 hours) |
Average Time Required |
Must be 18 or older? |
Education Tables
Staff educational tables at local events, health fairs and schools. Must have some weekday availability and preferably serve in another volunteer position.
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Filled |
Yes |
Varies |
Yes |
Latino Outreach
Give presentations in Spanish and staff education tables for our Latino community in order to share information about HIV, AIDS and BCAP. Must be bi-lingual (English and Spanish). |
Filled |
Yes |
1 - 3 hours per week |
Yes |
MSM Outreach
BCAP’s MSM HIV Prevention Volunteer/Advisory Team is a group of diverse men who are interested in HIV prevention initiatives for MSM. This team meets monthly to design and implement outreach efforts that provide education and support to MSM about HIV and STI transmission, prevention and testing. Staff and volunteers provide outreach where MSM congregate, venues such as internet sites, public sex environments, bars, community events and street fairs. We are looking for people who are outgoing, committed, open-minded, creative and caring—and who believe in the mission of BCAP. If you have questions about volunteering with BCAP in this capacity, please contact Frank at 303.444.6121 X119 or frank@bcap.org. |
Open |
Yes |
Varies |
Yes |
Resource Counselor
Provide our community with educational HIV/AIDS information and referrals by answering the AIDS Information Line and act as receptionist for the BCAP organization. Spanish speaking not required, but a plus. |
Filled |
Yes |
1 - 3 hours per week |
Yes |
SHAPE
Sexual Health and AIDS Awareness Peer Education. A peer education program for high school age youth run in collaboration with the Teen Clinic at Women's Health. SHAPE members will do a separate SHAPE training in the fall (approx. 20 hours) and attend meetings on Wednesday evenings two times a month October-May/June. After training, members will create, design and implement outreach efforts to educate their peers about sexual health including information on sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HIV/AIDS, contraceptives, decision-making and healthy relationships. SHAPE staff recruit applicants in May/June for the following school year. |
Filled |
Yes |
1 - 3 hours per week |
No |
Speakers Bureau
HIV+ individuals give “Positive Perspective” presentations in local schools, businesses, places of worship and community organizations. |
Open |
Yes |
Varies |
No |
Resource Development
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Job Open |
Training Required (20 hours) |
Average Time Required |
Must be 18 or older? |
Graphic Design Artist
Design posters, invitations, brochures and other printed materials for BCAP events and programs. Must have experience and provide sample work.
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Open |
Recommended |
Varies |
Yes |
Newsletter Assistant
Assist with writing, designing and/or editing for the quarterly BCAP newsletter. |
Open |
Recommended |
Varies |
Yes |
PR/Media Assistant
Write and send press releases, contact media about stories, serve as media coordinator at events, and maintain an up-to-date database of media contacts. |
Filled |
Yes |
1 - 3 hours per week |
Yes |
Special Events Team
The Special Events Teams consist of individual teams designated to assist the Special Events Planner in the planning and implementation of one of our 3 major events (our bi-annual "Art/AIDS" auction, the "Local Legends Ball" and "World AIDS Day"). Members may be involved in more than one team, but each team focuses on the specific event at hand. Members attend meetings related to the planning of the event on an as-needed basis, and assist in task-oriented roles up to and including the day-of the event, as possible. Members report back to the Special Events Planner on the status of their event preparation. |
Open |
Recommended |
Varies |
Yes |
Special Events
Assist the day or evening of a special event to raise funds for BCAP’s programs and services. Must be 18, or accompanied by an adult.
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Open |
Recommended |
Varies |
Yes |
Operations
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Job Open |
Training Required (20 hours) |
Average Time Required |
Must be 18 or older? |
Gardener
Maintain the gardens in front of the BCAP houses.
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Filled |
Recommended |
1 - 3 hours per week |
Yes |
Housekeeper
Clean the BCAP building on a regular basis. |
Open |
Recommended |
1 - 3 hours per week |
Yes |
Office Assistant
Provide administrative support for a BCAP staff member. |
Filled |
Recommended |
Varies |
Yes |
Volunteer Trainer
Help lead the General Volunteer Training for new BCAP volunteers in order to provide the trainees with a strong basis of knowledge about HIV/AIDS, BCAP programs and services, and volunteer opportunities. Time commitment is 14 hrs, two times a year. |
Filled |
Yes |
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Yes |
Web Maintenance
Maintain the BCAP website by performing updates on a weekly basis and adding new segments as needed. Must be knowledgeable about Dreamweaver and have experience. |
Filled |
Recommended |
1 - 3 hours per month |
Yes |
To contact BCAP's Volunteer Service Coordinator:
Sarah Annecone
Phone: 303.444.6121 x109
Fax: 303.444.0260
Email: sarah@bcap.org
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