Volunteer Opportunities at HIV Services
Our programs provide assistance for low-income people living with HIV / AIDS, including nutrition, socialization and counseling. Volunteers for HIV Services deliver meals to homebound individuals, transport food to the HIV Day Center, help in the kitchen, provide activities for clients and assist with regular HIV Day Center activities.
Below is a list of possible volunteer opportunities. To view our current volunteer needs, please visit Volunteer Match.
You may fill out our online Volunteer Application below, or download a printable PDF of the Volunteer Application.
Read: "Volunteering in the Family" by Patrick Walsh
Volunteer Opportunities (weekdays only)
Daily Bread Express Meal Delivery Driver – Deliver meals to homebound people with HIV/AIDS who are unable to cook a complete, balanced meal for themselves due to limited resources or physical ability. Volunteers pick up meals on Wednesdays or Thursdays from Montavilla United Methodist Church (232 SE 80th Avenue in Portland) and deliver them to participants in the Portland metro area.
Day Center Helper – Help with meal preparation, serving and clean up. Answer phones, visit with clients, tutor clients, put away clothes, assist with clerical tasks, etc. Start at 8:30 a.m. and work to 11 a.m. or later. We also need volunteers to help with lunch set-up and clean-up. One day per week.
Holistic Healthcare Support – Provide holistic care that supports the needs of HIV positive clients. We are seeking a wide variety of licensed volunteers who practice massage, acupuncture, reiki and yoga.
Massage Therapist – Our clients greatly appreciate massage. We can provide a private room and a portable massage table.
Hairstylist – Support individuals in feeling good about themselves! Help them prepare for job and housing interviews by cutting hair and socializing with our clients at the Day Center. We are looking for licensed hairstylists with access to their own tools and cleaning supplies.
Clothes Closet Assistant – Volunteer weekly to assist staff in organizing and cleaning clothes closet. Assist with keeping track of clothes donations.
Literacy Tutor