Volunteer at TIHAN
As a volunteer-based non-profit
organization, the Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network relies
on the generous support of our volunteers. TIHAN's amazing
team of more than 200 volunteers have provided more than
15,000 hours of service.
TIHAN services we provide
require compassionate and committed volunteers. Volunteers
are provided with the necessary training, education and support
to fulfill our mission of offering unconditional love and
non-medical support to those living with HIV/AIDS, as well
as their loved ones. Quarterly training sessions and continuing
education programs are held to keep volunteers abreast of
the latest issues related to HIV and AIDS.
To
learn more about becoming a volunteer and the many volunteer
opportunities available, and to find out the dates of our next
volunteer training, please contact TIHAN at 299-6647 or volunteercoordinator@tihan.org.
To see a complete list of our Volunteer Opportunities, with
their certain training requirements, please click
here.
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Volunteer
Application Packet
We
appreciate your interest in volunteering! Your first steps to
volunteering involve the completion of a Volunteer Application
Packet, then your attendance at the Volunteer
Orientation and a follow-up interview to get you placed.
The Volunteer Application packet includes: Volunteer
Application, Volunteer Agreement, and Photographic Release.
Mail or In
Person
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Open either the
Word or PDF version online, or save the file to your
computer and then open.
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Print out the form and fill
it in.
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Turn in your report:
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Whistleblower
Policy
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Update
Your Volunteer Records
For your protection,
please take the time to update your volunteer information with
TIHAN. Please email or call TIHAN with the following
information:
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Emergency
contact information
Name, phone number and relationship.
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Vehicle
Information
Do you use your own vehicle while volunteering for TIHAN?
If so, please provide us with a copy of your driver’s
license and insurance ID card.
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Beneficiary
Information
TIHAN has insurance coverage for our volunteers. In case
of a covered accident during your volunteer work with
TIHAN, who would you designate as the beneficiary? Please
provide us with the name, phone number and relationship so
that our records—and your coverage—are complete.
Please send your
information to TIHAN's Volunteer Coordinator, 299-6647
or volunteercoordinator@tihan.org
with the above information at your earliest convenience.
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Volunteer
Impact Report
TIHAN volunteers are
requested to fill out a Volunteer Impact Report monthly.
Volunteer Impact Reports heighten our awareness of how much
our volunteers do for us, give us required statistics for
grant applications and tracking, and help us understand how we
can improve our relationship with our volunteers.
Email
The easiest way to
submit your volunteer hours is to download the Word form, fill it
in, and email it back to us!
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Click on the Word version
above and save the file to your computer.
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Open the file, fill
in the form, and save it.
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Email the file to
TIHAN’s Volunteer Coordinator at volunteercoordinator@tihan.org.
Put "Volunteer Impact Report" in the email
subject line with your name and the reporting month(s).
Mail or In
Person
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Open either the
Word or PDF version online, or save the file to your
computer and then open.
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Print out the form and fill
it in.
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Turn in your report:
Thank you!
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Congregational
Liaisons
Each congregation has
an individual member of that congregation who serves as liaison
between the congregation and TIHAN. If your congregation
does not have a liaison and you are interested in serving
in that capacity, please let us know.
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Ideas
for Congregational HIV/AIDS Ministries
What follows is a list
of ideas for you to consider. Each and every one of them
can and will make a tremendous impact. Mentioning the words
HIV and AIDS, breaking the silence and fear, is an incredible
breakthrough. The fear and stigma attached to this disease
can be transformed through simple acts of openness, compassion,
and the power of unconditional love. We invite you to reflect
upon the following ideas.
Encourage your community
of faith to actively deal with the HIV crisis. Since, unfortunately,
it is only a matter of time until someone affected by HIV
comes forward and requests caring, compassionate counseling,
all communities of faith and their leaders must be prepared
to counsel persons with HIV and their families.
TIHAN is asking congregations
to provide desserts for the Food for Life program, which
delivers daily meals to homebound persons with AIDS. A few
dozen cookies or a sheet cake several times a year would
be a great help, and make a great difference.
Offer prayers for those
affected by HIV. Place their names and prayers on your prayer
chain/prayer circle.
Recruit members of your
congregation to participate in the Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS
Network, and have a representative attend TIHAN's quarterly
congregational liaison meetings.
Publicize in your faith
community's newsletter or bulletin. The words HIV and AIDS
have been kept "in the closet" in our communities
of faith for so long, and it's important that we let people
know that it's okay to talk about it. It's time for the shame
and the secrecy to come to an end. Publicize meetings and
events related to AIDS. Ask for donations for housing programs
for people with HIV. Recognize and acknowledge members of
your faith community for volunteering in the areas of AIDS
ministry.
Sponsor an educational
forum to raise awareness and eliminate fears, perhaps on
World AIDS Day (December 1).
Begin HIV/AIDS education
in your faith community. There may be too many barriers to
this occurring immediately, but start planting some seeds.
TIHAN has excellent curriculum materials for children, youth,
and adults, and we are happy to work with you to design a
session that will meet the needs of your congregation. Studies
may include a panel discussion consisting of person(s) who
are HIV-positive, a parent of a person living with HIV/AIDS,
and a primary care partner of someone with HIV. You might
develop a series of special events to include guest speakers
and religious leaders who will provide accurate information
and instill compassion.
Form an HIV/AIDS advisory
group within your faith community to advise all segments
of your community on ways to be inclusive of people living
with HIV, their families, and all those affected.
Have bake sales or sell
AIDS ribbons to support the work of TIHAN.
Support "Poz Cafe," TIHAN's
monthly program providing lunch and social opportunities
for HIV+ persons. Help is needed with rides, food, supplies,
games, etc.
Work with TIHAN to have
members of your congregation host social, recreational or
cultural events events for people living with HIV.
Conduct a worship service
on compassion and AIDS ministry.
Place your name on the
mailing lists of TIHAN and local AIDS service organizations.
Network with other communities
of faith for ideas and support through the educational process.
Publicize and attend events,
plays, and movies related to AIDS to further awaken to how
this disease affects all of us.
Coordinate a program to
solicit contributions for holiday gifts to Tucsonans living
with HIV and their families. The Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation
seeks assistance with their holiday program.
Join with the Tucson Interfaith
HIV/AIDS Network in creating and participating in community-wide
quarterly Services of Healing and Hope.
Expand your community
of faith's library to include books, videos, and other resources
on HIV/AIDS.
Develop a clear policy
concerning members and employees who may contract HIV.
Encourage your community
of faith to subscribe to and circulate magazines that help
to address issues of diversity and inclusiveness which can
help broaden the understanding of issues frequently associated
with HIV/AIDS.
Find out what other communities
of faith in the community are doing about HIV/AIDS.
Request that your congregation's
governing body develop a statement of support for those affected
by HIV. TIHAN has resources for developing a Covenant to
Care, a covenant to be a place of welcome to all persons
whose lives are affected by HIV.
Most importantly,
MODEL COMPASSION.
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Nominate a
Volunteer or Supporter for an Award at the Annual Meeting
Volunteer
Recognition Awards 2013
Help us recognize
those who symbolize the amazing compassion, devotion, and
commitment of TIHAN’s many volunteers.
TIHAN will be presenting
twelve awards at our Annual Meeting on Tuesday, February 26,
2013 in recognition of all the outstanding contributions of
our volunteers and supporters.
Please nominate one (or
more!) of TIHAN’s fantastic volunteers/supporters for
special recognition by completing the form below. (Feel free
to make multiple nominations.)
A committee comprised of
TIHAN volunteers and staff will be reviewing the nominations
and choosing the award recipients. Please mail, email (scott@tihan.org)
or deliver this nomination form to the TIHAN office no
later than Friday, February 15, 2013.
Email
If
you have a scanner, the easiest way to
submit your nomination form is to download the PDF form, print
it out, fill it
in, scan it and email it back to us!
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Click on the PDF version above to open the
file, or save the file to your
computer and then open.
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Print the form and fill
it in.
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Scan the completed form.
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Email the file to scott@tihan.org.
Put "Award Nomination" in the email
subject line.
Mail or In
Person
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Open the
PDF version online, or save the file to your
computer and then open.
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Print the form and fill
it in.
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Turn in your
nomination:
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Volunteer
Satisfaction Survey
If
you haven't already, please take a few minutes to complete our
Annual Volunteer Satisfaction Survey. Your input will
help us assess our strengths and determine the areas where
improvement is needed. Also the survey is completely anonymous
so please be as thorough as possible and do not put your name
on the survey. The Volunteer Satisfaction survey is available
to be completed on-line or you can stop by the TIHAN offices
to fill out a hard copy. Please click on the following link to
take the survey online: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?
sm=Ux0Xo4xcK2at7BpZ8P7G_2bw_3d_3d
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Volunteer Project: Decorating Care
Packages
TIHAN offers care packages to people living with HIV/AIDS.
These bags are filled with toiletry items (paper towel,
toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner etc.). In addition to
needing these toiletry items, we also need help decorate the
bags so they feel more like a gift than a handout.
If you would like to help us decorate Trader Joe’s bags and
turn them into care packages, please let us know.
Click here for guidelines and instructions available on the
TIHAN website. For questions or more information,
contact TIHAN's Program Manager at 299-6647 or
programmanager@tihan.org
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