Volunteer

Volunteer Locally
Volunteer Abroad

Kids at the Chiluka Community School, many of whose families are affected by AIDS, receive MCC school kits. (Photo: Sarah Adams)

Volunteer Locally

You don't need to go overseas to help people living with HIV/AIDS. You can make a difference in the lives of people living in your very own backyard. Below is a list of local organizations that you can contact to find out more about volunteering.

One Day For AIDS
Contact us if you would like to be kept updated on how you can help with the 2007 One Day For AIDS campaign. Check out our Calendar of Events.

Mennonite Central Committee
MCC coordinates a support group for those living with HIV/AIDS in Abbotsford, BC. The program also provides educational resources and referrals to services. Contact to inquire about volunteering with MCC's HIV/AIDS programs in British Columbia.

In many countries, dedicated volunteers care for people with AIDS. But many do not have supplies to bandage patients' sores, soothe irritated skin or relieve pain. You can help them by filling an AIDS care kit. Get details on how to put together an AIDS care kit.

Learn how an MCC AIDS care kit made a difference in Beatrice's life

Dr. Peter Center
The Dr. Peter Centre has a large variety of volunteer opportunities for people interested in helping people living with HIV/AIDS locally. Learn more.

Here are a list of other local organizations that you can volunteer with:
A Loving Spoonful
AIDS Vancouver
Asia Society for Intervention of AIDS (ASIA)
British Columbia Persons with AIDS Society
Vancouver Friends for Life Society
Youth Community Outreach AIDS Society (YouthCO)

Volunteer Abroad

One of the easiest things you can do to help people living with HIV/AIDS overseas is to give to reputable organizations that are already doing great work. There are also opportunities to get involved directly with agencies on the ground doing HIV/AIDS and development work. Please contact them directly if you are interested.

Mennonite Central Committee
Serving In Mission
Canadian Crossroads International
CUSO
Engineeers Without Borders
Canadian International Development Agency