Questions? ??? Call Patti 570-893-1740 (calls may be anonymous) Or email your questions to pattismith3@comcast.net




Dear Prospective Volunteer: Thank you for your interest in volunteering for The AIDS Project! How to become a Volunteer for The AIDS Project: Ask yourself the following questions: “Am I able to commit to 5/10 hours per month of service for one full year?” “Am I interested in performing such duties as office reception, general clerical functions, transporting clients to medical appointments, possibly training to become a HIV test counselor, helping others reduce their risk for HIV transmission, assisting with agency fundraising activities, or staffing an education table at public health fairs?” “Am I able to participate in a comprehensive training program that will enable me to perform volunteer duties at The AIDS Project?” If you honestly answered “yes” to the above questions then you would be a great asset to The AIDS Project! Please review the attached application form. If you would like to commit to being a Volunteer at The AIDS Project, please complete the form and return it to The AIDS Project, 8 North Grove Street, Lock Haven, 17745. Please provide a current address, phone number, and email address so we may contact you when the next training will begin Participation in the training. The volunteer training will be held two evenings per week. September 15, 16, 22, 23, 29th 5:30pm – 8:30 pm. Training location is: EVER GREEN COMMONS 300 Foundation Drive, Lock Haven Unless otherwise notified. Attendance is expected at every session. Questions: contact Patti Smith 893-1740 or email pattismith3@comcast.net THE AIDS PROJECT Our training consists of 15/18 hours of group training sessions. Training topics include:

• The AIDS Project’s expectations of volunteers
• Introduction to The AIDS Project and services offered by the agency
• HIV/AIDS basic information
• How HIV is transmitted
• How HIV transmission can be prevented
• How to provide risk-reduction counseling for the prevention of HIV transmission
• Sensitivity training on the multi-cultural issues affecting HIV prevention and
• Treatment
• Treatment of HIV disease
• Psychosocial issues of living with HIV/AIDS
• HIV/AIDS statistics
• Fundraising opportunities
• Information on becoming HIV test counselor
• Confidentiality training
• Plus many more opportunities to serve those infective and affected with HIV/AIDS

If interested see Justin Packer in the Mt. Serve Office for an application or Email at jpacker3@lhup.edu
Or contact Patti Smith (570) 893-1740 at the AIDS PROJECT @ pattismith3@comcast.net