The San Diego LGBT Community Center Volunteer eNews
September, 2007

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Be a part of something remarkable -
Take Part in AIDS Walk San Diego

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Every day in San Diego another person is diagnosed with HIV. An estimated 17,000 San Diegans are living with HIV infection and more than 5,000 are battling AIDS. HIV/AIDS affects us all. But we don't have to stand hopelessly by. WE CAN ALL MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

What you can do:

1. Volunteer! It takes over 700 volunteers to make AIDS Walk a success. Volunteers needed include Area Managers, Phone Bank and Day Before and Day of Event set-up.Don't miss your chance to be a part of this amazing experience. Volunteer Registration Form

2. Join The Center's AIDS Walk Team The Center sets the standard for other teams to follow and you are key to making that happen!


Volunteer with Youth

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of our youth? Volunteers are needed at the Hillcrest Youth Center on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Volunteers are available to answer questions, provide information and referrals, and ensure that HYC remains a safe and welcoming space for San Diego's LGBT and HIV-Positive youth. HYC volunteers must submit a negative TB test result and be at least 21 years of age or older.

imageTo sign up, or for more information, please contact Ted at (619) 692-2077, ext.111 or e-mail volunteer@thecentersd.org



Volunteer Now for Family Matters
Big Family Summer Barbecue

Family MattersThe Family Matters Big Family Summer BBQ is set for Sun., Sept. 16 from 11am-3pm at Trolley Barn Park (Adams Avenue, between Park and Texas). This is our biggest event of the year, with great activities for families, including clowns, face painting, jumps, slides, a climbing wall and great food! A number of volunteers are needed for set up, game supervision and break down. To volunteer, contact Ted May at tmay@thecenter.org


Bingo Volunteers Needed

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Bingo volunteers are always needed to ensure the program's success. Bingo volunteers can serve in 2 different areas: Bingo Cafe/Concessions and Bingo Game helping to verify individual game winners. We currently have an amazing and dedicated group of BINGO volunteers, but we need seven more to make our team complete!

A Bingo volunteer is asked to commit to 3 Tuesday nights a month. All Bingo volunteers receive a free dinner and a free game play after every 3 shifts.

For more information on joining the BINGO team, or to get started right away, please contact Ted May tmay@thecentersd.org

Volunteer Opportunities

Click on the link for more information on upcoming volunteer opportunities.

Happy Birthday
to you!

Charlie Pratt, Jane Schmoll, Samuel Ward, Chelsea Oldenburg, Bryan Balderman, Timothy Hayden, Neal Weaver, Jennifer Hazen, Gwen Snyder, Brian Thacker, Michael Kennedy, Veronica Trevizo, Rogelio Sanchez, Thomas Oliver, Kim Lewis, Nicolas Peters, Chad Terry, James Reed

Is it your birthday this month and your name isn't listed? We're sorry! Please e-mail us to add your date of birth to our records.

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Log your Hours Online!

The time you give at The Center
means so much to us. Help us track your contribution by logging all your volunteer hours.
It's simple!

Just go here to log your hours online.

Thank you!

Without your help we would not be where we are today. Your dedication enables The Center to reach out to our community, work for equality and serve those in need. Thank you for helping to achieve our mission, and thank you for being a part of our family!


The Center is located at:
3909 Centre Street
San Diego, CA 92103
Our mailing address:
P.O. Box 3357
San Diego, CA 92163
Phone: (619) 692-2077
Fax:
(619) 260-3092
Web: http://www.thecentersd.org

The Center is committed to a policy of non-discrimination in employment and in the provision of all services. The Center provides services without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic characteristics, political belief or activity, status as a veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.