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Work directly with GMHC clients
Certified Life Coach Volunteer
Certified Life Coaches are sought to volunteer their services to
clients in our MATCH (Moving Ahead Toward Career Horizons) Program.
The MATCH Program provides comprehensive job readiness training
and supportive services for clients who are transitioning to
work. Life Coaches will meet with clients one-on-one to provide
their expertise in the context of career exploration, goal-setting,
eliminating barriers to employment, and other topics related
to workforce development. Life Coaches will also conduct an occasional
support group with clients to identify and explore barriers to
employment and the struggles involved in returning to the workforce. At
this time, we have a critical need for weekday daytime availability,
preferably on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays or Fridays. Professionalism
paramount, excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
Experience in working with underserved populations, substance
abuse issues and bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
Group Leader
Group leaders are mental health professionals who co-lead support
groups for men and women (gay and straight) who are from diverse
racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. Group participants
include those in recovery or still using substances, people with
HIV/AIDs and their significant others and family members (both
HIV-positive and HIV-negative). Opportunities include groups
for care partners of people with AIDS, bereavement groups, and
recovery groups. An advanced degree in the area of mental health
is required.
Kitchen Assistant
Kitchen Assistant volunteers assist Meal Program staff in preparing
soups, salads, desserts and a choice of entrees daily for GMHC
clients. Also assist with serving and clean-up. Weekday daytime
availability required.
Licensed Professionals/ Workshop
Leaders
Licensed professionals who are chiropractors, massage therapists,
reflexologists, and haircutters are needed to volunteer their talents
and services to clients in our Wellness Program. In addition, volunteers
with a special talent such as art, music, dance, writing, exercise,
etc., and who possess the ability to instruct clients in workshops,
are also needed. At this time, we have a critical need for a
painting instructor (acrylic, oil or water), exercise instructors,
chiropractors, GED Instructors, Yoga instructors, full-body
acupuncturists, haircutters and massage therapists (particularly
Shiatsu and Swedish).
Nutrition and Pantry Assistant
Volunteer will provide assistance to Nutrition staff with food
pantry operations, Nutrition class recruitment and curriculum
development, provide outreach for wellness program activities
and act as a liasion between clients and nutrition staff. Volunteers
will provide needed support in food pantry operations including
maintaining shelf stock, signing active clients in, filling client
orders, and accepting vendor deliveries. This role requires
strong communication skills both in person and public speaking,
computer proficiency required in Word and Excel applications,
Publisher preferred. Professional training background a plus,
volunteer must be detail-oriented and possess the ability to
work under pressure and adapt to a diverse population. Weekday
daytime availability only, bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
Theatre Desk Program Assistant
Theatre Desk volunteers assist in operating the Jerry Herman Theatre
Desk at GMHC by distributing donated theatre tickets to clients
as well as written/phone communication with the theatres, posting/updating
events on the board, procuring new venues of tickets, and occasionally
distributing tickets at the theatre the night of the performance.
This role requires strong communication skills, both phone and
in person, some computer proficiency preferred. Daytime weekday
availability required.
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Work with the public
Community Educator
Represent GMHC as an HIV/AIDS educator to a broad range of audiences
within the five boroughs of NYC as a speaker and/or tabling/outreach
worker. In this multi-faceted volunteer role, facilitate workshops
and/or provide information about HIV and GMHC services (e.g.
in classes and clinics, at tables at health and street fairs)
in a non-judgmental, supportive manner. Employ a variety of dynamic
educational techniques. Stay informed of HIV-related information
and GMHC policies. Follow procedures as outlined in the Community
Education Volunteer Procedure Guide. One year commitment required,
must have daytime, weekday availability.
HIV Testing Center Counselor
The volunteer provides pre & post HIV, Hepatitis C and Syphilis
counseling in a confidential setting. Assist clients in assessing
readiness for testing as well as their ability to receive results,
inform clients of confidential nature of testing and obtain informed
consent; conduct overview of client's risk of HIV transmission
modes and risk reduction techniques, provide individual results
and appropriate counseling and referrals, prepare notes for client
records documenting all pre & post sessions and referrals. Weekday,
day/evening and Saturday shifts available. Spanish as a Second
Language a plus.
Hotline Counselor
Hotline Counselors provide callers with information, referrals
and emotional support regarding HIV and AIDS-related issues.
Counselors need to be able to respond to a diverse group of callers
with diverse needs, and to stay informed about latest HIV/AIDS
developments as well as GMHC policies and protocols. Bilingual
Spanish/English a plus. There is a critical need for daytime,
weekday availability.
Hotline E-Mail Counselor
Hotline E-Mail Counselors represent GMHC by providing information,
counseling and referrals regarding HIV/AIDS and related issues.
Volunteers will provide written responses to people who e-mail
the hotline. Excellent writing skills a must. Ability to work
independently and to "hear" the emotional content of
written requests for information. Must have e-mail systems knowledge
and strict attention to GMHC confidentiality protocols. Knowledge
of HIV/AIDS issues helpful, but not required. Ongoing training
and supervision, at the discretion of Internet Supervisor. Work
either at home or on-site at GMHC's Hotline.
IGMH Field Outreach Worker
Institute for Gay Men's Health (IGMH) field outreach workers are
responsible for representing IGMH in the community, providing
information on HIV/STI's, substance use services available to
gay men and the dissemination of prevention campaigns. The Field
Outreach Worker will assist with outreach activities at local
venues. Questionnaires/surveys may be conducted at identified
venues for community feedback. Outreach venues will include but
not limited to porn shops, medical offices, cafes, bars, clubs,
restaurants, bath houses, and schools. Volunteer should also
have a good sense of where gay/bisexual and non-gay identified
men having sex with men live, congregate and socialize. Excellent
communication and organizational skills required, professionalism
and confidentiality paramount. Minimum age to volunteer is 18
years old.
Volunteer Income Tax Preparer
Volunteer will assist in completion and electronic filing
of income tax forms for the GMHC community (clients, volunteers,
staff and affiliated others). Volunteer must successfully
complete an online training, become knowledgeable on the
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and other tax credits,
schedule client appointments and keep meticulous files of
client documents. Although prior knowledge of tax law or
accounting skills is not necessary, this role requires
comfort working with numbers and tax software; requires
ability to work independently, interact with clients
professionally, comfort reviewing employment documents
(W-2's, etc.); self-sufficiency, good oral and written
communication skills paramount. Volunteer role is
January through May, daytime and evening availability
twice per week, 10 hours a week. Online and one-on-one
training provided.
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Work with staff
Development In-Office Special
Events Volunteer
Volunteer wanted with excellent interpersonal skills to to effectively
interact with staff, other volunteers, and clients, with sensitivity
to donor relations, client confidentiality, and other issues in
a human services setting. This volunteer role will provide administrative
support to the Special Events staff, including filing and copying
documents, working on the GMHC donor database and various tasks
around the office. Special Event volunteers may also provide logistical
support before, during and after Special Events. Assist the Manager
of Special Events with the preparation of reports, memoranda, correspondence
and other written materials, including proofreading and editing
functions. Assist in coordination of Special Events mailings and
responses thereto, including invitations, solicitations for in-kind
donations, thank you letters to event donors, etc. Maintain in
Raisers Edge database up-to-date activities regarding Special Events.
Assist in the formulation, implementation and maintenance of filing
systems for all special events. Excellent written and verbal communication
skills, excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and
ability to follow through on complex projects. Familiarity with
MS Office Suite and/or Raiser's Edge a big plus. Daytime, weekday
availability required.
Development Research Assistant
(Corporate & Foundation Relations)
Volunteer with strong interpersonal and communication,
computer (MS Office Suite), and good analytical skills wanted to
assist the Corporate & Foundation Relations
Development team with research-related activities, updating
donor files (both physical and electronic), assist with
processing of matching and in-kind gifts and event
sponsorships. Exposure to Raiser’s Edge (or willingness
to learn) required. Excellent writing skills a plus.
Daytime, weekday availability required, 4 hours per week.
Development Research Assistant
(Major Gifts)
Development Research Assistant volunteer sought in Major Gifts
to assist the Major Gifts Development team with research-related
activities, and provide administrative support. Perform research
to identify Major Gifts funding prospects as they pertain to
institutional funding needs through both electronic and conventional
research modes. Assist in updating physical donor files and
electronic donor records in Raiser's Edge, and with the solicitation
and processing of event sponsorships & in-kind gifts. Update and
create donor profiles to capture biographical, business, and
contact information. Good interpersonal & communications skills
required, solid administrative skills (MS Office Suite); exposure
to Raiser's Edge (or willingness to learn); and good analytical
skills necessary. Excellent writing skills a plus. Must have
outstanding organization and web-research skills. Attention to
detail a must. An institutional knowledge and memory of GMHC
activities, event and programs a plus, but not required. Ability
to work independently. Hours negotiable (during weekdays) based
on needs of organization and individual, minimum of 4 hours per
week, daytime weekday availability only.
Financial Management Program Volunteer
Volunteer will provide administrative assistance to Financial Support
Unit. Volunteer will assist in sorting and filing of mail (bills,
leases, etc.), returning telephone calls and gathering information
to report to staff, maintaining log of activities as well as
data entry of phone calls and/or activities. Some phone communication
with clients required. Excellent oral and written communication
skills required as well as organizational skills, attention to
detail a must. English/Spanish bilingual preferable but not
necessary. MS Office computer skills important. Daytime weekday
availability, once a week for 4 hours.
IGMH Training Assistant
Institute for Gay Men's Health Training Assistants (IGMH) will
assist with trainings and or presentations. This volunteer role
will provide an opportunity to begin as an assistant with trainings
and presentations and develop skills to become a primary facilitator.
Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills required,
prior training, facilitation or presentation experience strongly
recommended. Weekday day/evening and Saturday opportunities available,
generally 4 hours per week.
IGMH
Research Assistant with excellent organizational, communication
(verbal, written and computer) skills required, outreach and
data management experience preferred. This volunteer will assist
with community-based research projects via outreach, data collection
and management, as well as literature review. This volunteer
role will work with staff internally, as well as externally with
other community-based organizations and gay venues. Fridays from
2–5 pm. Bilingual English/Spanish as well as SPSS
proficiency a plus.
MATCH Program Assistant with
good organizational and office skills, excellent oral communication
skills and computer proficiency required (MS Word and Excel). This
role will serve as a volunteer administrative assistant to the
Assistant Director of Workforce Development by providing administrative
support in the client registration process, informational seminars,
internal/external presentations, calls to potential clients, implementing
the first stage of the intake process, and developing a database
of community resources. Wednesdays from 12–4pm. Bilingual
English/Spanish a plus.
Paralegal – Immigration
Project
Volunteer will provide administrative and paralegal assistance
to attorneys on the Immigration Team by assisting during intakes
of Spanish-speaking clients, provinding administrative support
to Immigration Team attorneys with preparation and filing of applications,
and legal research associated with Immigration law. Excellent oral
and written communication skills required, English/Spanish bilingual
necessary. Paralegal and/or legal background desired but not absolutely
necessary, will train. MS Office computer skills paramount. Daytime
weekday availability required, once a week for 3-4 hours, Fridays,
Tuesdays or Thursdays, one year commitment.
Publicity & Outreach Assistant —
GMHC Action Center
Volunteer will conduct outreach and publicity for the GMHC Action
Center; design flyers for GMHC Action Center events. Coordinate
monthly mailings and e-mails for Action Center participants. Basic
computer (MS Office, graphic design and writing skills required. Ability
to manage multiple complex tasks necessary. MS Publisher experience
a plus. Daytime weekday availability only (Tuesday or Thursday
ideal), once a week for 4 hours.
Relief Reception
General administrative support, including answering phones, photocopying,
data entry, stuffing envelopes, filing, scheduling, errands,
reception work, and putting together information packets is required
by almost every department. Reception experience as well
as bilingual English/Spanish a plus. There is a critical need
in the Legal Department reception, with experience strongly recommended.
In addition, there are several days open (Tuesday, Wednesday
or Thursday) for the Meals Program Reception Desk.
Program Assistant
Program support volunteers serve as assistants to paid program
staff in more specialized areas, such as records management,
editing, research, and technical writing.
At this time, our critical needs include the following:
Development Program Assistant with strong communication
(both oral and written), computer (particularly with Raiser's Edge),
and organizational skills required.
Hotline Program Assistant with strong detail-oriented
skills and computer proficiency required. This volunteer role
will include basic clerical needs as well.
IT Program Assistant with strong detail-oriented
skills and computer proficiency required. This volunteer role
will include basic clerical needs as well.
Testing Center Data Entry Assistant with strong
database, precise typing, and computer skills are required.
Treatment Library Program Assistant with strong
people-oriented skills required (this volunteer will work with
clients and staff). Computer proficiency including the Internet
is a plus.
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Directions
GMHC is located in The Tisch Building, 119 West 24 Street, New
York, NY. We are near the 23rd Street station of the C, E, F, N,
R, 1, 9 and 6 train.
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