AIDS WALK NEW YORK VOLUNTEER POSITIONS

We need over 2,100 volunteers on Sunday, May 16 to ensure a safe and fun day for all at the 25th annual AIDS Walk New York!  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 New York to raise funds for the fight against HIV/AIDS. Therefore, we credit all of our volunteers with walking 10 kilometers. To assist you with your fundraising efforts, we will create a personal fundraising Web page just for you when you register as a 2010 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, Shaun Sheppard, at shauns@aidswalk.net or call (212) 807-WALK (9255).

WOULD YOU LIKE TO START VOLUNTEERING RIGHT AWAY?
Check out the activities that are starting at the AIDS Walk office in March:

DAYTIME ACTIVITIES
Monday – Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Come hang out with AIDS Walk New York staff during the day!  There are always projects with which we need assistance.  Help us with general office duties and mailings for more than 45,000 AIDS Walk participants. Please make sure to contact us ahead of time if you plan on coming in to help.

“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 45,000 AIDS Walk New York participants, assemble Walker Kits and Team Materials, and assist with special projects in preparation for AIDS Walk New York 2010.

VOLUNTEER ON THE DAY OF THE AIDS WALK
All activities take place on Sunday, May 16 unless otherwise noted.  Times vary according to position. Our Volunteer Coordinator will be in touch throughout the campaign with updates and reminders.

SIGN-IN
AIDS WALK SHIFT: 6:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
MANDATORY ORIENTATION: Tuesday, May 11 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. OR
Saturday, May 15 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Be the first face participants see the morning of AIDS Walk New York!  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.  Click here to register as a Sign-In Volunteer!

MONITORS
AIDS WALK SHIFT: 6:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
MANDATORY ORIENTATION: Tuesday, May 11 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. OR
Saturday, May 15 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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 walk 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. Click here to register as a Monitor Volunteer!

CHECKPOINTS
AIDS WALK SHIFT: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
MANDATORY ORIENTATION: Saturday, May 15 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
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. Click here to register as a Checkpoint Volunteer!

TEAMS
6:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
MANDATORY ORIENTATION: Saturday, May 15 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
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 New York.  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.  Click here to register as a Teams Volunteer!

CROWD CONTROL
AIDS WALK SHIFT: 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
MANDATORY ORIENTATION: Saturday, May 15 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Welcome walkers as they enter Central Park and be part of the excitement at the start and finish line of AIDS Walk New York!  Energetic and outgoing personalities are a must!  Crowd Control Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Click here to register as a Crowd Control Volunteer!

INFORMATION ARMY
AIDS WALK SHIFT: 7 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
MANDATORY ORIENTATION: Saturday, May 15 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Help direct 45,000 AIDS Walk participants through Central Park!  As a member of this elite group of volunteers, you will provide assistance to help Walkers turn in funds, find their team meeting stations, and find other areas in Central Park.  You will be the AIDS Walk expert that our walkers will seek out on the morning of the event!  Click here to register as an Information Army Volunteer!

RECYCLING
AIDS WALK SHIFT: 8:00 a.m. -  2:30 p.m.
MANDATORY ORIENTATION: Saturday, May 15 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in Central Park.
Green is the new black!  Help us make AIDS Walk New York the most eco-friendly event it can be while also preserving the beauty of our city streets and parks.  The recycling team will help direct walkers to recycling locations along the AIDS Walk route, sort recyclables, and ensure that no recyclables make it into a landfill.  Help us become as clean and green as possible!  Click here to register as a Recycling Volunteer!

CHECKPOINT 4
AIDS WALK SHIFT: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
NO ORIENTATION
Checkpoint 4 Volunteers help set up, manage, and clean up our walker checkpoint at the start and  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.  Click here to register as a Checkpoint 4 Volunteer!

DELINEATORS
AIDS WALK SHIFT: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
NO ORIENTATION
Help us assemble and “delineate” the AIDS Walk New York route before the walk starts and break down the Route once walkers have completed AIDS Walk New York.  Delineator Volunteers must be comfortable with physical activity and lifting.  Be prepared to get a little dirty!  Delineator Volunteers do not have an orientation.  Click here to register as a Delineator Volunteer!

SECURITY
AIDS WALK SHIFT: 7:45 a.m. - 2 p.m.
MANDATORY ORIENTATION: Saturday, May 15 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Help with Crowd Control and security during the AIDS Walk New York Opening and Closing Ceremonies.  Security Volunteers must possess excellent leadership and communication skills.  Click here to register as a Security Volunteer!

TOTALING TENT
AIDS WALK SHIFT: 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
NO ORIENTATION
Help us as we process donations and total the funds turned in by our participants on the day of AIDS Walk New York.  Totaling Tent Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and have some experience with a 10-key calculator.  Totaling Tent Volunteers do not have an orientation. Click here to register as a Totaling Tent Volunteer!

HOOPLAH / STRIKE CREW
AIDS WALK SHIFT: 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
NO ORIENTATION
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 Central Park is spotlessly beautiful. Hooplah Volunteers do not have an orientation. Click here to register as a Hooplah/Strike Crew Volunteer!

DO YOU WANT TO WALK AND VOLUNTEER AT AIDS WALK NEW YORK?
If so, please check out these volunteer activities:

SATURDAY SET-UP
Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. OR 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. We need a lot of help on Saturday, May 15 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. This volunteer position is great for those who prefer to walk on Sunday, May 16.  Click here to register as a Saturday Set Up Volunteer!

PHOTOGRAPHY
AIDS WALK SHIFT: 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
NO ORIENTATION
AIDS Walk New York 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! Click here to register as a Photography Volunteer!

STRIKE CREW–CLEAN UP
AIDS WALK SHIFT: 12 p.m. - tbd
NO ORIENTATION
Do you want to walk and volunteer at AIDS Walk New York?  Join our Strike Crew–Clean Up Volunteers!  Help us to clean up and break down the route in 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.  Click here to register as a Strike Crew-Clean Up Volunteer!

NOT SURE WHICH POSITION YOU’D LIKE TO TRY?  WANT TO REGISTER A LARGE GROUP?
Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Shaun Sheppard, with any questions at shauns@aidswalk.net or (212) 807-WALK (9255).

We are happy to help and are eagerly awaiting your call!