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How can you help?
Your volunteer time and contributions are important to BCAR. If you would like to contribute, your donation is tax deductible.
Volunteers are in an integral part of the HIV / AIDS EDUCATION, PREVENTION, and the direct care SERVICE of BCAR.
Volunteers help by:
Shopping for the food pantry
Working the food pantry on Wednesdays
Working at the food bank in order for BCAR to get shopping credit there
Prevention outreach - handing out fliers in the community
Educational Talks at the colleges of for the community grops
Answering the telephone
Putting together supply or informational packets
Assisting with bulk mailings every quarter
Yard work and Gardening
Building repairs
Fund-Raising events
Health fairs
To become a BCAR Volunteer
Attend a RED RIBBON TOUR - one hour presentation where we talk about our work, goals, our needs and give you a tour of the our space.
RED RIBBON TOURS are scheduled as needed.
Register for a RED RIBBON TOUR, call: Alana Maddox 325 672 3077
Attend a Volunteer Training Session.
General responsibilites for Volunteers
As volunteers of Big Country Aids Resources, we would like for you to:
Complete the volunteer training and interview process.
Be vigilant concerning confidentiality.
Be open to varying philosophies and attitudes.
Respect BCAR clients' religious, political and cultural beliefs.
Permit Denial. In may circumstances, denial is a self-defense mechanism that can reduce stress and increase coping ability.
Encourage clients to be vocal and expressive.
Fulfill commitments or give notice when you cannot keep a commitment.
Be patient. When working with clients, it takes time to cultivate an ongoing, accepting relationship.
Allow yourself to experience discomfort. When you feel fear, anxiety, frustration or embarrasment, remember that volunteers are human. AIDS is tough for everyone involved.