HIV/AIDS - Be a Volunteer!

1. Support Group - meets every other week

• Participate in Support Group meetings as a supportive and active listener

• Call members to remind them about meeting dates

• Pick up nutritious food for meetings (food costs covered by the program)

• Be a coffee/tea buddy to a support group member

2. Transportation - Provide a ride to:

• Support Group Meetings

• Doctor's appointments

• Local Food bank

3. New Drop-In Centre - The Lighthouse Centre

• Serve beverages & snacks to people accessing the centre

• Be supportive - sit and talk with people

• Organize HIV/AIDS education and information resources

4. New HIV/AIDS Food Bank

Individuals, care groups and churches can get involved by collecting food for the new HIV/AIDS Food Bank, named “hp Food Bank” for the high protein foods required. This food bank is run by Abbotsford Community Services. The following items are needed:

• Canned vegetables
• Canned vegetables and beans
• Canned meats
• Fresh or frozen meats (stored in a freezer at the hp Food Bank)
• Peanut butter
• Dairy products (stored in a refrigerator at the hp Food Bank)
• Fresh fruits and vegetables
• Hygiene items, (i.e. laundry detergent, soap, toothpaste, deodorant, mouthwash, etc.)

 

For more information on these Volunteer Opportunities, please call Bridget Findlay at 604-850-6639 or email: hivaids@mccbc.com