Volunteers have always been the heart of AIDS Community Alliance. In our infancy - the first few years of the Lancaster AIDS Project - the agency and all of the services we provided were offered entirely by volunteers who gave freely of their time and resources to help individuals and families impacted by HIV in addition to trying to find ways to prevent further infections in our community.

Today, the need for volunteers continues...

Ways you can help:

Making the World Safer Nights - Every first Thursday of the month from 6PM to 8PM volunteers gather at the ACA Administrative Offices (100 N. Cameron Street, Suite 301-East, Harrisburg) to help in the assembly of safer sex kits for distribution in the community through the Agency's prevention programs. Refreshments are provided during the evening. The Agency does ask that interested individuals and groups RSVP in advance for each month's "Safer World" session by emailing SAFER WORLD NIGHTS.

Awareness Street Teams - Help raise awareness of HIV/AIDS and AIDS Community Alliance with this exciting new volunteer opportunity. Street Team Volunteers coordinate the distribution of awareness and event-related information in communities throughout South Central Pennsylvania. Members may utilize electronic media such as Facebook, MySpace and twitter as well as the physical distribution of flyers, posters and postcards in the community. E-mail STREET TEAMS to learn more about this developing volunteer opportunity.

AIDS Walk Planning Committee - Each year, AIDS Walk raises both awareness of HIV in our community and essential funds to support the services and programs of AIDS Community Alliance. The AIDS Walk Planning Committee plays a vital role in the development and execution of the event held each Spring. While there is still plenty to be done for the walk this April 25th, planning and discussions have begun about AIDS Walk 2011. ACA is hoping to add a 5K run to the event. Interested in helping to grow AIDS Walk into a walk / run event? Email AIDS WALK to sign up and start helping today!

Mini Golf Challenge Organizing Committee - The Miniature Golf Challenge is held in August each year. For 2010 the event will be held in both Harrisburg and Lancaster. The organizing committee helps to spread the word about the event, plan special Challenge activities at each event location and secure sponsors. This relaxed August event has grown each year since it was introduced. Help make this year's challenge the biggest and best yet. Email GOLF CHALLEGE to sign up and join the event organizing committee.

Board of Directors - AIDS Community Alliance is dedicated to meeting the changing needs of the South Central Pennsylvania community. The Agency's board of directors sets the Agency's goals and assures that the services and programs offered by ACA are meeting the needs of individuals impacted by HIV/AIDS in the region. Being a board member takes a strong commitment to the people we serve and a vision for the future. If you are interested in learning more about serving on the Board of AIDS Community Alliance please email BOARD to request more information.

For additional information or to learn more about volunteer opportunities at AIDS Community Alliance please contact Phil Goropoulos, President/CEO.