SAN ANTONIO AIDS FOUNDATION
VOLUNTEER
Learn more about volunteering by reviewing the information below.
If you're interested in volunteering with the San Antonio AIDS Foundation, please fill out the digital forms on this page completely. A member of our team will reach out to you.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
SAAF strives to make the volunteer experience a positive one for all who generously donate their time to our agency’s mission. In our efforts to maintain this level of care it is important to have general safety guidelines. We have minimum requirements that must be maintained for the safety and well-being of all who volunteer, as well as the confidentiality of the people we serve.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteer opportunities include, but are not limited to:
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Food pantry
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Reception/light office work
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Group yard beautification
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Kitchen/hot meal assistance, kitchen prep and clean-up
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Housekeeping and maintenance
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Photography and media: Appear in photos/videos for SAAF’s events and promotions.
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Event support: Run & Walk, World AIDS Day and others
REQUIREMENTS
Requirements for all volunteers wishing to volunteer in-house, at events only (outside SAAF) or both are:
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Authorize a background check by completing the Criminal Background Authorization Form and the DPS Computerized Criminal History (CCH) Verification (SAAF does not charge for this.)
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HIV 101 awareness class (in-house)
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Volunteer orientation videos
All information provided on these forms is confidential.
For volunteer opportunities for your company or group please contact Marco at (726) 233 8982 or msuarez@sanantonioaids.org
AGE REQUIREMENTS & EXPECTATIONS
For volunteers: Volunteers under 18 years of age must have an adult present during their volunteer time. Volunteers under the age of 18, unfortunately will not be able to volunteer onsite. Volunteers must be a minimum of 16 years of age to volunteer with SAAF (offsite activities only) for liability and safety concerns.
For groups: Volunteers under 18 years of age must have at least one adult chaperone.
For all ages: Appropriate dress is required to volunteer.
Basic expectations: Volunteers must wear appropriate pants, have closed-toe shoes and must wear short- or long-sleeved shirts, no tank tops. All clothing should fit appropriately (for example, not skin-tight) and not have hanging straps or revealing clothing (too low-cut, bare midriff, etc.). Please ask the volunteer coordinator should you have any specific questions, msuarez@sanantonioaids.org or (726) 233 8982.