Dear HGLHC
Volunteer,
Although you may
not know it, this is National Volunteer Week. Every year, nonprofit
organizations around the world take the time to acknowledge the
people who give so freely of their time, talent and energy and make
a difference for their organizations and society. We would like to
thank YOU for your generosity to the Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health
Collective.
We were started
by a group of volunteers in 1983. A group of concerned individuals
saw a need and decided to do something about it. They had the
initiative to make a difference for the LGBT community, and by
extension, the greater Hartford community. Today, more than two
decades later, volunteers still are a driving force for the Health
Collective. The work that you do is varied and invaluable to this
organization. From working our Thursday Evening Clinic to One Big
Event to Rainbow Room to Bingo Divas to making our ever-popular
Safer Sex Kits, our volunteers do it all in a cheerful and
bighearted manner. You are truly the lifeblood of this organization
and we could not do it with out you!
The Health
Collective was started to take care of the community. And thanks to
you, people can come to the Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health Collective
knowing that they will get excellent health and dental care, support
and information. The promise of 1983 is reality in 2010. What
started as a volunteer initiative thrives because volunteerism is
the cornerstone of our agency. Every time you walk through our
doors YOU make a difference! Our clients are the true beneficiaries
of your kindness.
We can’t thank
you enough!
Linda
Estabrook, MPH
Executive Director
Volunteer Opportunities
Last year, over 75 people provided their
volunteer assistance to the Hartford Gay & Lesbian Health
Collective in some capacity. We simply could not provide our full range
of services and programs without the dedicated assistance of our many
volunteers. And because we're growing, we're always looking for more
committed individuals to get involved. This could be your opportunity
to meet new people, help provide valuable services to the community,
give back to the community and have fun!
Click here
to submit a Volunteer Application online.
Click here
to download an HGLHC Volunteer Application (PDF format) to mail
in.
We currently have volunteer needs in the following areas:
* Licensed medical providers, such as
physicians, nurse practitioners, physician's assistants as well as
front desk registration clerks and HIV counselors to help staff our
clinics. (Time: 4 Hours Per Month)
* Outreach Assistants to staff the
HGLHC information table at health fairs and other community events.
(Time: 8 - 10 Hours Per Month)
* Board Members who are committed to
the provision of health services for all people, regardless of sexual
orientation and gender identity. (Time: 8+ Hours Per Month)
* RainbowRoom Facilitators to lead
group discussions and/or activities for our youth program which meets
on Sunday afternoons. (Time: 3-5 Hours Per Month)
* Special Events Assistants to assist
in implementing fundraising and major events, such as house parties,
One Big Event, PRIDE, and Queer Prom. (Time: 5 - 10 Hours Per Month)
* Administrative Assistants to assist
with general office work, such as mailings, filing, and data entry.
(Time: 5 - 10 Hours Per Month)
Volunteer Opportunities
Please call Dan Millet, 860-278-4163 for more information.
