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Volunteer

You have the power to make a difference in someone’s health journey. Attend a volunteer orientation and find out how!

New Volunteer Orientation

Community support is vital to Equitas Health, and the gift of your time is the greatest gift you can give.

Corporate and community partners allow us to actively involve the people around us and extend our reach where we work, live, and play. College students support our work in public health and outreach. Whether you are one person or part of a group looking to make a difference in the lives of others, Equitas Health has many volunteer and advocacy opportunities.

Special Events

Events bring together our partners and the public to raise money and awareness for programs and services.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Assist with outreach and community engagement to priority populations.

Responsibilities:

Help staff distribute sexual health information and resources.
Share information with community members about Equitas Health services.
Help facilitate community group meetings.
Provide feedback on marketing materials used in outreach settings.

Time: Periodically throughout the month.

Locations: Equitas Health agency, off-site community organizations (Stonewall Columbus, Club Columbus, LGBTQ+ bars and spaces, street outreach, etc.)

Required training: Volunteer Orientation, sexual health education training.

Assist with outreach and community engagement to priority populations.

Responsibilities:

Help staff distribute sexual health information and resources.
Share information with community members about Equitas Health services.
Help facilitate community group meetings.
Provide feedback on marketing materials used in outreach settings.

Time: Periodically throughout the month.

Locations: Equitas Health agency, off-site community organizations (Dayton LGBT Center, Stage Door, St Vincent’s Shelters, Have A Gay Day, and Daybreak)

Required training: Volunteer Orientation, sexual health education training.

Provide information and referrals to hotline users on topics of HIV/STIs and general sexual health.

Responsibilities:

Answer calls and online chats from community members statewide.
Provide online support for Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Collect demographic data from all callers.
Assist with projects as needed to maintain services – pack condoms, make test kits, etc.

Time: Shifts available between 9 AM & 5 PM, Monday – Friday.

Location: Equitas Health | 4400 N. High St. | Columbus, OH. 43214 | Remote options available.

Training requirements: Volunteer Orientation & Hotline Training. Maturity, sensitivity, and strong communication and computer skills a must.

Help create a safer space and promote wellness for youth and young adults of color who identify as transgender, gender non-conforming, or non-binary.

Responsibilities:

Participate with Youth Advisory Council or Steering Committee.
Assist with THREADS Revisited Gender Inclusive Thrifting Closet.
Assemble condom packs.
Help create and update social media content.
Set up, organize, and staff community events.
Distribute condoms and information.

Time: Shifts vary, including some shifts outside of normal business hours and on weekends.

Location: Mozaic | 2228 Summit St. | Columbus, OH 43201 | Off-site locations as needed.

Training requirements: Volunteer Orientation & Trans101 Training.

Help provide safer-injection and safer-sex materials to people who inject drugs; educate the community and local organizations about IV-drug use; and link clients to other relevant sources.

Responsibilities:

Assemble safer-injection and safer-sex kits.
Participate in neighborhood cleanup activities.
Replenish supplies while staff conduct client interviews.
Navigate Safe Point participants through Equitas Health programs and services.

Location: Safe Point | 1267 W. Broad St. 43222; Off-site locations as needed.

Training requirements: Volunteer Orientation, shadow a current SAP worker, and safety protocols.

Provide assistance with various tasks at Equitas Health.

Responsibilities:

Staff the front desk for HIV/STI testing.
Assist with data collection and management.
Help prepare large mailings
Help with special projects as needed.

Location: Times & locations vary.

Training Requirements: Volunteer Orientation. Additional training may be required.

Equitas Health organizes many events each year, and they only happen with the support of volunteers like you! If you are looking for a one-time or group volunteer opportunity that does not require training, sign up to volunteer for one of our special events

PRIDE Events throughout the state
Transforming Care Conference on LGBTQ+ and HIV Health Equity
Masquerage
Art for Life Columbus
RED Dayton Table Design Gala
AIDS Walk Ohio

Responsibilities may include:

Registration, coat check, and general hospitality
Set up and tear down before and after events
Serving food and/or beverages
Bartending
Decorating the event space

Sign up for the next volunteer orientation. https://signup.com/go/HSgbNtr
View the Equitas Health Volunteer Manual
Read our Volunteer confidentiality policy
Email our volunteer manager at volunteer@equitashealth.com

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