VOLUNTEERING

INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteers are a vital part of the services DOORWAYS provides to individuals and their families. Volunteers help us achieve our mission each day. As a volunteer with DOORWAYS you will give your time, energy, experience and skills to benefit people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.

DOORWAYS needs volunteers to serve as:

Office Assistant. Help staff catch up on office work including mailings, filing, data entry, monthly inventory, etc.

Activity Assistant. Assist the Supportive Housing Facility’s activities coordinator by leading and participating in a variety of activities for clients, such as games, movies, crafts, singing and parties.

Companion. Brighten someone’s day! Spend quality time with Supportive Housing Facility residents by visiting, participating in field trips, tutoring, assisting with letter writing, or hosting meals in the dining room. Brighten someone’s day!

Special Events Assistant. Help plan, coordinate, and participate in special events and fundraising activities that benefit DOORWAYS.

Community Outreach Assistant. Represent DOORWAYS at community events and public speaking engagements. Staff booths and hand out informational brochures. Encourage others to support DOORWAYS by becoming a volunteer.

Guest Relations Assistant. Assist staff by welcoming and directing guests, monitoring the office front door, and signing Supportive Housing clients and visitors in and out.

Garden & Grounds Assistant. Assist with weeding, raking, mulching, trimming and planting in one of DOORWAYS’ many gardens, and assist with cleaning and with odd jobs inside the building.

Skilled Individual Volunteer Opportunities. Use your expert skills to improve clients’ mind and body health. DOORWAYS needs on-going assistance with pastoral care, support groups, hair care, yoga, low or no-impact exercise, meditation, nail care, massage therapy, reflexology and Reiki. Professional license or proof of student/intern status is required.

To volunteer as an individual:

  • You must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Take part in an interview with the volunteer coordinator.
  • Attend a two-hour volunteer orientation and training session.
  • Sign the volunteer release, volunteer acknowledgment and confidentiality policy forms.
  • If required for your volunteer position, complete a criminal record check and submit $5 for processing to DOORWAYS.
  • If required for your volunteer position, obtain an initial PPD tuberculin skin test through DOORWAYS. There is no charge.
  • Attend additional training if required.

GROUP VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteer groups are a vital part of DOORWAYS every day activities. Groups are involved in one-day, short-term or longer-term projects and activities at DOORWAYS. All ages are welcome to participate in group volunteer activities.