Get (In)Formation Youth Peer Volunteer (ONLINE)
(AIDS Committee of Durham Region)
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Position ID: V-OSH1169
Last Modified: 03 May 2021
Last Full Update: 03 May 2021
Opportunity Details: Get (In)Formation Youth Peer Volunteer (ONLINE)
| 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 that is currently all online; by youth, for youth. Get (In)Formation is a sexual health empowerment program by and for young women who are Black, POC, 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 Fall 2021 and support summer HIV self-testing initiatives. |
| 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 Highschool Credit Hours | 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 ; Leadership ; 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 ; Summer ; Fall ; Winter ; Year Round |
| 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: 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 |
| Address & Map | |
| Mailing Address | 115 Simcoe St S Oshawa, ON Canada L1H 4G7 |
