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How much time is required to volunteer? |
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MAP Volunteer
Make a difference.
Be a MAP Volunteer. |
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MAP's volunteer activities fit a variety of schedules, and we encourage you to think about how much time you want to commit to volunteering. Many opportunities occur outside of daytime business hours, to accommodate busy work schedules.
To find out about specific volunteer activities, check out these descriptions or contact us to learn more. |
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How do I sign up for a specific volunteer
opportunity? |
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The easiest way to start volunteering for a specific job is to sign up online to be a MAP volunteer. This will automatically add you to our e-mail list for volunteer updates and alerts.
In some cases, there may not be an immediate
volunteer opening. The coordinator will contact you to let you know
this and keep your contact information for future reference. |
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Yes!! Depending on the event or project, your community or school group may be an excellent fit for MAP volunteer activities. To get your group involved,
contact the Volunteer Coordinator at (612) 373-9160 or volunteer@mnaidsproject.org. |
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Can I just show up at the Walk or
Oscar Night® to volunteer? |
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No. For
special events, we may need anywhere from 50 to 500 volunteers. In addition,
there may be anywhere from 100 to a few thousand participants. To ensure that we have a safe and well-managed event, all volunteers must complete training
prior to that date. All positions are filled on a first come,
first served basis, with little guarantee that you can simply walk in and perform a job you have done in the past.
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I would like to attend
Tuesday or Thursday Nighters, but I'm not done with work until after 5 p.m. Is it
okay to show up then?  |
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Yes!! Tuesday and Thursday Nighters are
held from 4:30 until 7 p.m. Come when you can and stay as long
as you like. You don't need to be there the whole time. When you sign up online and specify your interest in Tuesday and Thursday Nighters, we will email you a reminder one week before each event. |
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I want to volunteer my
time by working directly with people living with HIV. Why aren't there
more opportunities to do that? |
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One of the great benefits
of improved HIV health care is that many clients, while continuing
to need to carefully monitor their health, are able to live independently
and participate in community life. However, there continues to be a need for volunteers to provide
transportation assistance for health care appointments, grocery shopping
and other social service visits. Because this position involves working directly with MAP clients, we require an extended application process, interview, and background check before you may begin. To find out more, please call 612-373-9160 or email volunteer@mnaidsproject.org. |
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What is core training?
Do I need to attend? |
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Core training is
an opportunity for community members to get the most recent information about
HIV, as well as information about the Minnesota AIDS Project. This activity is currently being revised and will return in 2008. Contact MAP's Volunteer Coordinator for more information.
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How do I get to the MAP office?
Where do I park? |
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The Minnesota AIDS Project
office is located at 1400 Park Avenue in Minneapolis. You may park
in either of the parking lots next to the building. Just be sure to
sign in your car with the receptionist. Please click on the Contact
Us portion of the Web site to see a map. |
