Aids Committee of York Region, Rainbow Space Program

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Building Safer, Inclusive Social & Recreational Spaces for the 2SLGBTQ+ Community in York Region

If you are a person who identifies as a member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community in York Region or are seeking support for a friend or family member as an ally, here is what you can access through our Rainbow Space program:

Inclusive and safer spaces to gather together and build social networks
Opportunities to organize and participate in recreational activities
Information and resources about health and social services
Lending library of queer literature and books
Volunteering & leadership development opportunities
Peer learning & wellness promotion groups

Rainbow Space programs are peer-led and peer-directed.

2SLGBTQ+ community members including youth, older adults, and seniors can access both drop-in and facilitated groups through Rainbow Space.

All programs and services through Rainbow Space are free and confidential.

Website: http://www.acyr.org/rainbowspace/

Recruiting for: Current Volunteer Opportunities: *Office/Administrative support Filing, organizing/maintaining inventory, data entry and other administrative needs *Sorting clothing/donations for clients Monthly clothing donations and gifts for annual Holiday Wish List Program *Support monthly/annual client events Client socials, wellness groups and retreats, holiday party, etc. *Support community outreach & education activities Tabling/booths at community events, assistance with workshops and events, organizing materials, public speaking as needed *Fundraising A Taste for Life: Tasks may include soliciting silent auction donations, promoting fundraiser, facilitating attendance, donor communications, event hosting, media outreach as needed Holiday Wish List Program: Promoting fundraiser, soliciting donations, donor communications Ongoing agency fundraising activities: Support with donor prospecting and relationship building, grant research and writing, and donor database management *Serve on the Board of Directors

Specially interested in seeing students from these Programs:

We look for volunteers for all parts of our programs (Rainbow Space, Harm Reduction Support & Services and the HIV/Aids Support & Services Program). Volunteers are matched with specific programs depending on their interests, skills, experience and the needs of the agency. For more information, please contact: Mark Koning Communications & Operations Manager 905-884-0613 x 203 mkoning@acyr.org

Where positions are posted: See above

How to prepare: Check out our website for a particular program area of interest and then come and chat to us 🙂