Volunteer
Volunteers are a mainstay of Momentum's services citywide, and we offer a unique service opportunity for New Yorkers who are looking for a constructive and caring way to help deal with the continuing AIDS crisis. For a Volunteer Application e-mail or call the Volunteer Manager at 212-691-8100 ext. 2108 or 2104
Here are some of the things you can do to help Momentum help people living with HIV/AIDS...
Food Services
Help prepare and serve meals. Pack and distribute grocery bags. Set up, clean up, and break down food service and dining areas. Join Momentum's baking group. We have volunteer slots available mornings, afternoons, and evenings Monday through Thursday.
Registration
Help staff admit registered clients at Momentum's eight sites citywide.
Development and Special Events
Assist with the development, planning, and implementation of fundraising benefits and other special events. Identify and acquire gifts-in-kind and other resources.
Office Support
Assist staff with general office work, including answering phones, processing mail, data entry, photocopying, stuffing envelopes, filing, faxing, and running errands.
Community Outreach
Promote Momentum at street and health fairs and other community events that serve to raise public awareness of our programs, generate funds, and recruit volunteers.
Professional Services Graphic designers and photographers assist with Momentum's newsletter, annual report, and special event materials. Public relations and advertising specialists help with special projects.
Corporate/Group Projects
There are opportunities for groups (corporate teams, professional associations, college alumni clubs, civic associations, fraternities & sororities, etc.) that want to volunteer together. Momentum is actively seeking groups, especially employees/retirees from local companies, to "adopt" our program sites and provide volunteer support on a regular basis. Groups can also get involved with special events, coat/clothing drives and fundraising.
We are looking for volunteers who can commit a minimum of two hours a week to Momentum. All volunteer applicants go through a formal orientation process with Momentum staff. In addition to providing basic information regarding your special interests, availability, and references, volunteer candidates are asked to sign an agreement that describes the voluntary (e.g., unpaid) nature of the work to be undertaken for Momentum; the confidentiality of our program and clients; and a commitment to service. Once accepted, a volunteer is trained on-site by a staff member or trained volunteer.
For more information about how you -- or your house of worship, business, or community group -- can become part of Momentum's volunteer team, please call (212) 691-8100 (ext. 315) or e-mail. If you'd rather e-mail us, please include your name, address, place of employment, and a phone number where we can reach you during the day.