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.
Please allow up to 4 weeks for a response. All applicants must attend a training session and orientations are held bi-monthly.

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

NorCal AIDS Challenge - ride or help crew the 4 day/330 mile bike ride from May 12-15, 2011. 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 by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .