Volunteer AIDS Vancouver

Position: Nutrition Education Exchange Facilitator Organization: AIDS Vancouver Mission: AIDS Vancouver exists to alleviate individual and collective vulnerability to HIV and AIDS through care and support, education, prevention, advocacy and research. Volunteers at AIDS Vancouver help build organizational commitment and competency by fulfilling meaningful and relevant volunteer opportunities that support and enhance the goals of our agency. Find out more by visiting our website at www.aidsvancouver.org. We look forward to you joining our team! Description: Come join our team of nutritionists and dietitians in an interactive and informative environment. Front-line volunteers are needed to help create and facilitate nutrition education to clients of AIDS Vancouver’s Grocery Program. Volunteers also help with the research, production and distribution of a weekly newsletter. So if you like food, healthy eating and helping people to meet their best nutritional health needs, then join our team. Bring your ideas, people skills, food talents and cooking demo skills to this dynamic nutrition program. Skills and Experience: – Experience and/or training in nutrition and dietetics. – Interest in HIV and related issues. – Strong oral and written communication skills. – Excellent organizational and time management skills. – Strong interpersonal skills; friendly and approachable demeanour. – Ability to work independently with initiative and minimum supervision. – Ability to work as part of a team. – Comfortable receiving direction and seeking clarification. – Experience and ability to provide non-judgmental service and to work with a diversity of individuals in a busy and sometimes stressful environment. Reimbursements: Coffee / Tea Training Provided: – AIDS Vancouver Orientation and Education session – Specialized project training – On the job orientation – On-going support and supervision from assigned Supervisor – Evaluations, exit interviews and letters of reference (upon request). Benefits to Volunteer: To learn new and transferable skills, knowledge and experience in the area of nutrition and dietetic services. To be a part of a larger team or movement that is working towards social change. To engage in opportunities for leadership, community service and personal/professional development. To be recognized and appreciated for valuable contributions. To meet new people and have fun. Contact: Volunteer Resources   volres@aidsvancouver. org   604.696.4626 Weekday afternoons Duration: long term (6 months+) Location: 1107 Seymour St. Vancouver