AIDS WALK VOLUNTEERS

AIDS Walk Long Beach is the largest AIDS fundraising event in Long Beach. Men, women and children of all ages, races and backgrounds come together as a demonstration of unity in seeking to end the suffering caused by HIV/AIDS. Thousands of  volunteers and walkers will gather at The Pike at Rainbow Harbor on Saturday, June 20, 2009. The work, however, starts early in the year and volunteers are a critical component to the success of AIDS Walk Long Beach.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

Our biggest needs are volunteers in the months proceeding AIDS Walk Long Beach.  While it does take a lot of preparation to plan, organize, develop marketing and advertising strategies, all volunteers are welcome.  Many future leaders in our community are mentored and developed through this organization.

Whether you prefer to collate mailings, chat with participants on the phone or encourage participants on their goals, or whether you're looking for a relaxing evening activity or a challenging project tailored to your skills, there is a place for everyone at the Foundation office. Please take the time to fill out the online volunteer form so we can contact you and find your ideal activity.

Currently we are looking for volunteers for all pre-event activities. In the month of May, we'll begin Training Volunteers for the day of the Walk. Please let us know on the volunteer form if you'd like us to contact you.

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Pre-Event Planning and Recruiting Volunteer Needs:
Planning and recruiting is the most critical part of putting on an AIDS Walk Long Beach event. All volunteers are an integral part of the AIDS Walk Long Beach event. Some of these positions require a couple hours of training prior to the event.  Pre-Event Volunteers are so critical to the event, that the event literally not come together without these very important key volunteers.  Here is what our critical needs are:

Event Participant Recruiting Volunteers:

Volunteers set up AIDS Walk Long Beach tables at key visible walking traffic points such as shopping centers, businesses, schools and other locations to get interested individuals to participate in AIDS Walk Long Beach.

                                             Recruiting Table A:    April 4, 2009      11:00a - 2:00p

                                             Recruiting Table B:    April 4, 2009      11:00a - 2:00p

                                             Recruiting Table A:    April 11, 2009    11:00a - 2:00p

                                             Recruiting Table B:    April 11, 2009    11:00a - 2:00p

                                             Recruiting Table A:    April 18, 2009    11:00a - 2:00p

                                             Recruiting Table B:    April 18, 2009    11:00a - 2:00p

                                             Recruiting Table A:    April 18, 2009    11:00a - 2:00p

                                             Recruiting Table B:    April 25, 2009    11:00a - 2:00p

                                             Recruiting Table A:    April 25, 2009    11:00a - 2:00p

                                             Recruiting Table C:      May 2, 2009     11:00a - 2:00p

                                             Recruiting Table D:      May 2, 2009     11:00a - 2:00p

                                             Recruiting Table C:      May 9, 2009     11:00a - 2:00p

                                             Recruiting Table D:      May 9, 2009     11:00a - 2:00p

                                             Recruiting Table C:      May 16, 2009   11:00a - 2:00p

                                             Recruiting Table D:      May 16, 2009   11:00a - 2:00p

                                             Recruiting Table C:      May 23, 2009   11:00a - 2:00p

                                             Recruiting Table D:      May 23, 2009   11:00a - 2:00p

                                             Recruiting Table C:      May 30, 2009   11:00a - 2:00p

                                             Recruiting Table D:      May 30, 2009   11:00a - 2:00p

Event Logistics Volunteers                

                                             Training Team A:          May  5, 2008    7:00p - 9:00p

                                             Training Team B:          May  8, 2008     7:00p - 9:00p

                                             Training Team C:          May  7, 2008     7:00p - 9:00p

                                             Training Team A:          May 14, 2008    7:00p - 9:00p

                                             Training Team B:          May 23, 2008    7:00p - 9:00p

                                             Training Team C:          May 19, 2008    7:00p - 9:00p

                                             Training Team A:          May 20, 2008    7:00p - 9:00p

                                             Training Team B:      May 13, 2008    7:00p - 9:00p

                                             Training Team C:     May 13, 2008    7:00p - 9:00p

EVENT DAY VOLUNTEER NEEDS
Event Day volunteer are an integral part of the AIDS Walk Long Beach event. Some of these positions require a couple hours of training prior to the event.  Training dates and times are listed as applicable. The following volunteer opportunities are available:

Registration Check-In Volunteers     

                                                   Training Date:     May 30, 2008   11:00a - 1:00p

                                                   Training Date:     June  6, 2008   11:00a - 1:00p

                                                   Training Date:     June 17, 2008    7:00p - 9:00p

Red Ribbon Run Volunteers 

                                                   Training Date:     May 30, 2008     2:00p - 4:00p

                                                   Training Date:     June  6, 2008     2:00p - 4:00p

Event Logistics Volunteers                

                                             Training Section A:     May 13, 2008    7:00p - 9:00p

                                             Training Section A:      May 13, 2008    7:00p - 9:00p

                                             Training Section A:      May 13, 2008    7:00p - 9:00p

                                             Training Section A:      May 13, 2008    7:00p - 9:00p

                                             Training Section A:     May 13, 2008    7:00p - 9:00p

                                             Training Section A:     May 13, 2008    7:00p - 9:00p

                                             Training Section A:     May 13, 2008    7:00p - 9:00p

                                             Training Section A:     May 13, 2008    7:00p - 9:00p

                                             Training Section A:     May 13, 2008    7:00p - 9:00p

VOLUNTEER HOURS
The AIDS Walk needs volunteer assistance in the office during office hours.  Whether you can donate 4 hours or 8 hours, the office hours are 9AM to 8PM, Monday to Friday, during the months of January through July.  However, during the months of July through December our needs are limited to 9AM to 5PM. The office is generally not open on Saturday and Sunday, but we do have canvassing opportunities on some weekends.

GROUPS
Groups of all sizes and ages are welcome on the day of the AIDS Walk, in the office and to assist with canvassing. Please call our office at (562) 987-5200 so we can find something just right for your group.  Volunteers under the age of 18 do require permission from their parents.

INTERNSHIPS
Full or part-time internships are available. We tailor internships to the individual's skills and have positions related to public relations, outreach, event operations and volunteer organizing. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the community we serve and apply them toward your degree or research papers. For more information see the listings on our website or contact.

Event Day Times: