Volunteer | 1-Support CARES

Client Quote

I have been using drugs most of my life and have spent more time in prison than I have out. Sometimes I give up hope that anything can change. I want to be healthy and I want to quit using but it is hard. They help me see that it is possible for things to be different. I think someday they will.

— Phillipe

Volunteer

Volunteer Opportunities

Looking to volunteer with CARES? Fill out the volunteer application and fax to Julie Kennedy at 916.914.6324.

Transportation

Provide transportation to medical and social service appointments at CARES during day.
Provide transportation to evening groups at CARES.

On-going Support Providing Food for People with HIV/AIDS

'Fun with Cooking' and 'Dinner with Dietition' - monthly groups that teach healthy nutrition choices while cooking on a budget for CARES clients. Food items needed each month along with prep assistance.
LIFE Program - twice a year, CARES offers a 16-week series on enhancing the immune system. Meals needed for each week.
New Client Orientation groups - twice a month, CARES offers a lunch for new clients to educate them about the many services at CARES for people with HIV/AIDS.

Fund Raising

Night at the Oscars - help get raffle and auction items for the gala Oscar party on March 7, 2010.
NorCal AIDS Challenge - ride or help crew the 4 day/330 mile bike ride from May 20-23, 2010. Help raise funds for TEAM CARES cyclists.
Sacramento Valley AIDS Run/Walk - recruit runners/walkers and help raise funds for TEAM CARES for a 5K event on September 12, 2010.

Helping Individual Clients

Join a CareTeam to provide support & companionship to someone living with HIV/AIDS.
Make a quilt for someone with HIV/AIDS.
Provide light household support for some with HIV/AIDS.
Provide childcare during medical appointments.
Provide hobby training for clients.

Community Awareness

Become an HIV/AIDS community educator and or HIV/AIDS tester.

For more information on volunteering, please contact Julie Kennedy at 916.914.6271 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .