AIDS Walk New York

AIDS WALK NEW YORK VOLUNTEER POSITIONS

Photo courtesy of Donna Aceto

We need over 2,100 volunteers on Sunday, May 17 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 New York 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 Web page just for you when you register as a 2009 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 (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 late February:

DAYTIME ACTIVITIES
Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 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 47,000 AIDS Walk New York participants.

“COCKTAIL HOUR”
Monday – Thursday: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Perhaps you are unavailable during daytime hours but would like to volunteer in the evenings? Join us for “Cocktail Hour!” Help us with mailings for more than 47,000 AIDS Walk New York participants, assemble walker kits and team materials, and assist with special projects in preparation for AIDS Walk New York 2009.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO VOLUNTEER ON THE DAY OF THE AIDS WALK?
All activities take place on Sunday, May 17 unless otherwise noted. Times vary according to position.

SIGN-IN 6:45 a.m. - 12:45 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 and attend a mandatory orientation on Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

MONITORS 6:45 a.m. - 2:30 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 and a mandatory orientation on Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

CROWD CONTROL 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 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 and attend a mandatory orientation on Saturday, May 16 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

CHECKPOINTS 7 a.m. - 4 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. Checkpoint Volunteers must attend a mandatory orientation on Saturday, May 16 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

CHECKPOINT 4 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. 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 a.m. - 4 p.m. 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.

INFORMATION ARMY 7 a.m. – 1:30 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 other areas in Central Park. You will be the AIDS Walk expert that our Walkers will seek out on the morning of the event! Information Army Volunteers must attend a mandatory orientation on Saturday, May 16 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

TEAMS 6:30 a.m. - 12:30 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. Teams Volunteers must attend a mandatory orientation on Saturday, May 16 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

SECURITY 7:45 a.m. - 2 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. Security Volunteers must attend a mandatory orientation on Saturday, May 16 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

TOTALING TENT 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. 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.

HOOPLAH / STRIKE CREW 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. 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

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

SATURDAY VOLUNTEER LUNCH PREPARATION 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Over 1,500 volunteers join us at AIDS Walk New York to help make the event a huge success! Help us prepare our volunteer lunches on Saturday, May 16. This volunteer position is great for groups or those who prefer to walk on Sunday, May 17.

SATURDAY SET-UP 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. OR 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. We need a lot of help on Saturday, May 16 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 17.

PHOTOGRAPHY 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 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!

STRIKE CREW–CLEAN UP 12 p.m. - tbd 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 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 (212) 807-WALK (9255),
or via e-mail at leslieg@aidswalk.net.

She is happy to help and is eagerly awaiting your call!