AIDS Walk Los Angeles

AIDS WALK LOS ANGELES VOLUNTEER POSITIONS

We need over 2,100 volunteers on Sunday, October 19 to ensure a safe and fun day for all. We have opportunities for everyone, even groups: you can greet participants, total donations, cheer on walkers and so much more! Please see our volunteer opportunities below and then CLICK HERE to let us know how you would like to help!

We encourage everyone who participates in AIDS Walk Los Angeles to raise funds for the fight against HIV/AIDS. Therefore, we credit all of our volunteers with walking ten kilometers. To assist you with your fundraising efforts, we will create a personal fundraising webpage just for you when you register as a 2008 AIDS Walk Volunteer. You can utilize your personal Web page to send fundraising e-mails to friends and family, track your donations, and get AIDS Walk Volunteer information. Fundraising is certainly not a requirement, but we encourage you to give it a try – if you have questions about online fundraising or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our Volunteer coordinator, Leslie Goodykoontz at leslieg@aidswalk.net or by phone at (213) 201-9255.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO START VOLUNTEERING RIGHT AWAY?!

Check out the activities that are starting at the AIDS Walk office in July:

DAYTIME ACTIVITIES
Monday – Friday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Come hang out with AIDS Walk Los Angeles staff during the day! There are always projects with which we need assistance. Help us with general office duties and mailings for more than 30,000 AIDS Walk Los Angeles participants.

“COCKTAIL HOUR”
Monday – Thursday: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
If you’re available to volunteer in the evenings, join us for “Cocktail Hour!” Help us with mailings for more than 30,000 AIDS Walk Los Angeles participants, assemble Walker Kits and Team Materials, and assist with special projects in preparation for AIDS Walk Los Angeles 2008.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO VOLUNTEER ON THE DAY OF THE AIDS WALK?
All activities take place on Sunday, October 19 unless otherwise noted. Times vary according to position.

SIGN-IN 6:45am- 12:45pm Be the first face participants see the morning of AIDS Walk Los Angeles! Sign-In Volunteers check in Walkers and collect the funds they have raised. You must be friendly, outgoing and detail-oriented and have a valid photo ID. Sign-In Volunteers must be at least 16 years old or older and attend a mandatory orientation on Saturday, October 18 from 10:00am to 12:00pm.

MONITORS 6:45am-2:30pm Monitor Volunteers get a front-row seat to the Walk, so they're also able to cheer the Walkers on and see all of the participants as they go by! Monitors direct the flow of the participant traffic, and help keep walkers safe at key intersections around the parade route. They must be outgoing, energetic and good communicators in order to guide the walkers safely. Monitor Volunteers must be at least 16 years old and attend a mandatory orientation on Saturday, October 18 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.

CROWD CONTROL 7:00am- 2:00pm Welcome Walkers as they enter West Hollywood and be part of the excitement at the start and finish line of AIDS Walk Los Angeles! Energetic and outgoing personalities are a must! Crowd Control Volunteers must be at least 16 years old and attend a mandatory orientation on Saturday, October 20th from 1:00pm to 2:00pm.

CHECKPOINTS 8:00am- 3:00pm Our Checkpoint Volunteers help set up, manage and clean up our Walker Checkpoints along the Route. Distribute snacks and beverages to our dedicated Walkers! Help direct Walkers to services such as restrooms and first aid. All ages are welcome! This volunteer position is great for families and groups. Checkpoint Volunteers must attend a mandatory orientation on Saturday, October 18 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm.

CHECKPOINT 4 7:00am - 3:00pm Checkpoint 4 Volunteers help set up, manage and clean up our Walker Checkpoint at the start/ finish line. Distribute snacks and beverages to our dedicated Walkers! Help direct Walkers to services such as restrooms and first aid. All ages are welcome! This volunteer position is great for families and groups. Checkpoint 4 Volunteers do not have an orientation.

DELINEATORS 7:00am- 4:00pm Help us assemble and “delineate” the AIDS Walk Los Angeles Route before the Walk starts and break down the Route once Walkers have completed AIDS Walk Los Angeles. Delineator Volunteers must be comfortable with physical activity and lifting. Be prepared to get a little dirty! Delineator Volunteers do not have an orientation.

TEAMS 6:30am- 12:30pm Assist us in setting up our Teams Area! A Team is any group of 2 or more Walkers - co-workers, students, religious/civic organization members, friends and/or family members - that raise money and walk together at AIDS Walk Los Angeles. Teams Volunteers help us welcome these dedicated AIDS Walk participants as they join us in Central Park. Teams Volunteers must be comfortable with physical activity and lifting. Teams Volunteers must attend a mandatory orientation on Saturday, October 18 from 1:00pm to 2:00pm.

SECURITY 7:45am- 2:00pm Help with Crowd Control and security during the AIDS Walk Los Angeles Opening and Closing Ceremonies. Security Volunteers must possess excellent leadership and communication skills. Security Volunteers must attend a mandatory orientation on Saturday, October 18 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm.

TOTALING I: 7:45am - 2:00pm. Help us as we process donations and total the funds turned in by our participants on the day of AIDS Walk Los Angeles. Totaling Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and have some experience with a 10-key calculator. Totaling Volunteers do not have an orientation.

TOTALING II: 11:00am - 2:00pm Help us as we process donations and total the funds turned in by our participants on the day of AIDS Walk Los Angeles. Totaling Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and have some experience with a 10-key calculator. Totaling Volunteers do not have an orientation

HOOPLAH / STRIKE CREW 10:30am- 3:00pm Be the first to welcome back the walkers! Help us celebrate at the finish line by handing out seals of completion and cheering as the walkers' return from the route. Then stick around to help us make sure West Hollywood Park is spotlessly beautiful. Hooplah Volunteers do not have an orientation

Do you want to walk AND volunteer at AIDS Walk Los Angeles?

If so, please check out these volunteer activities:

SATURDAY SET-UP: 9:00am - 5:00pm We need a lot of help on Saturday, October 18 preparing for the big event! Come help up set up the Teams area, assemble the Sign-In area and assist with the placement of posters. There is no time commitment required—we would be happy for any of your time.

ASSEMBLY: 5:30am - 8:00am Come help the AIDS Walk staff set-up for the big event! Come for whatever time you have available—we would love your assistance. Assembly Volunteers can participate in the Walk.

PARKING: 5:30am - 8:30am Help Direct walkers and volunteers to the parking areas. Volunteers for this position can participate in the Walk. Parking volunteers do not have an orientation.

PHOTOGRAPHY 7:30am - 1:30pm AIDS Walk Los Angeles is currently looking for shutterbugs to help capture the moments that make the AIDS Walk so special! Photography Volunteers are asked to have professional training and experience with photography and be able to supply their own equipment on the day of the event. This volunteer position is great for individuals or groups who are currently studying photography or want to use their photographic talents at the AIDS Walk!

STRIKE CREW–CLEAN UP 12:00pm- tbd Do you want to walk and volunteer at AIDS Walk Los Angeles? Join our Strike Crew–Clean Up Volunteers! Help us to clean up and break down Central Park after you cross the finish line. This volunteer position is great for groups! Strike Crew-Clean Up Volunteers do not have an orientation.

NOT SURE WHICH POSITION YOU’D LIKE TO TRY? WANT TO REGISTER A LARGE GROUP? Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Leslie Goodykoontz, with any questions at (213) 201-9255 or via e-mail at leslieg@aidswalk.net. She is happy to help and is eagerly awaiting your call!