Get (In)Formation Youth Peer Volunteer
(AIDS Committee of Durham Region)
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Opportunity Details | ||||
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Contact | Sarah, Youth Outreach Coordinator, AIDS Committee of Durham Region; Phone: 905-576-1445 ext 518; Fax: 905-576-4610; Email: youth@aidsdurham.com | |||
Duties | This is a youth-led program; by youth, for youth. Get (In)Formation is a sexual health empowerment program by and for young women who are Black and/or racialized, aged 13-29, in Durham Region * create spaces to address sexual health needs, how to have safer sex, and open dialogue about the unique issues discussed by peers * meet in advance to discuss ideas and develop the discussion * meeting set-up and delivery * facilitate activities * help plan the next event in March 2021 | |||
More Info Link | https://www.facebook.com/ACDRYouth/ | |||
Benefits | Develop community, build sexual health education skills * event coordination experience, leadership skills | |||
Clients | Women-identified and gender nonconforming people of colour | |||
Ages | 13 year(s) - 29 year(s) | |||
Suitable for OSSD | Yes | |||
Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Youth (12-18) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students ; Persons with a physical disability ; Women ; Couples ; Individuals ; Community Groups | |||
Areas of Interest | Advocacy ; Committees ; Culture & Heritage ; Youth Services | |||
Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Marketing & PR ; Mentoring & Training ; Planning & Organizing ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently | |||
Commitment Length | Short Term ; Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) | |||
Interaction Level | Small Group ; Virtual Volunteering | |||
Dates and Times | Wednesday: Afternoon Virtual meetings occur weekly, events are also virtual at this time and scheduled as needed. | |||
Seasons | Spring ; Fall ; Winter | |||
Accessibility | Partially Accessible ; We try to make all events accessible and have gender neutral bathrooms * the office is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible at this time | |||
Location | Oshawa, virtual or in-person meetings according to the group, group may choose to meet offsite | |||
Number of Positions | Durham Region ; Oshawa 12 individual(s) needed in total. | |||
Training | Training on the job ; Training on-going | |||
Transportation | Near public transit ; Transportation reimbursed upon request, when applicable | |||
Police Check | Not Required | |||
Agency Details | ||||
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Organization Name | AIDS Committee of Durham Region | |||
Office Phone | 905-576-1445 | |||
Toll Free Phone | 1-877-361-8750 | |||
Fax | 905-576-4610 | |||
info@aidsdurham.com | ||||
Website | www.aidsdurham.com | |||
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