Founded by Volunteers.
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Turn Your Passion Into Action
For the most up-to-date volunteer opportunities, please sign up to receive our monthly Volunteer Newsletter below or contact Gregory McKillop, Volunteer Coordinator, at volunteer@capnw.org
Forty years ago, volunteers founded CAP.
Today, we are one of the oldest and largest AIDS service organizations in the nation. We could not do our work without the support of our committed and vibrant volunteers. Each year, nearly 600 volunteers support CAP in a number of ways, including special events, HIV testing, reception, social media, and internships.
Thank you for considering CAP for your volunteer service! Our goal is to offer volunteer and internship experiences that are fulfilling, meaningful, and most important, help the people we serve. We hope you’ll join our dynamic team and help us reduce the impact of HIV/AIDS in our community.
Getting Started
Most volunteers are asked to attend a Volunteer Orientation prior to signing up for their first volunteer shift. Orientation is an excellent way to learn more about CAP’s history, policies, and current volunteer and internship opportunities. Event volunteers may be asked to attend an event-specific training, but they are not required to attend a general Volunteer Orientation.
Please reach out to Gregory McKillop, Volunteer Coordinator, at volunteer@capnw.org to get involved!.
Organizational Volunteer Opportunities
CAP has a number of opportunities for volunteering across our multiple sites in Oregon & SW Washington. These can vary from reception assistance or furniture delivery to photography and food pantry assistance. In general, these volunteer positions are available during standard business hours. While many of our volunteer opportunities have been affected by COVID-19, please check below for some ways that we are still engaging our volunteers. For more information, please reach out to Gregory McKillop, Volunteer Coordinator, at volunteer@capnw.org.
Event Volunteer Opportunities
CAP holds various annual fundraising events; a great way for groups of volunteers to participate. Event volunteers may be asked to attend an event-specific training, but they are not required to attend a general Volunteer Orientation.
Our biggest events of the year are Art Auction and AIDS Walk Northwest, when as many as 200 volunteers come together to show their support! CAP also participates in Portland Pride, Bat ‘n Rouge, World AIDS Day, and many other community events.
Internship Opportunities
CAP offers a variety of unpaid internship opportunities throughout the year that are designed to match an applicant’s goals and skill-set with CAP’s programming. Most internships at CAP may be used toward academic requirements, although you do not need be a student to apply.
In general, internships at CAP require a commitment of 10 to 20 hours per week for a period of 6 to 12 months. The majority of shifts occur during standard business hours, but occasional evening or weekend hours may also be required.
CAP Ambassador Council
CAP + Our House + Prism Health invite you to participate in extending our reach into the community by becoming a member of our Ambassador Council. Your ambassadorship will help raise awareness of CAP + Our House + Prism Health programming and services to help us connect with new clients, patients, volunteers, and supporters on social media and throughout your networks.
“Volunteering for CAP continues to enforce that the donation of my time and talents amplifies the good work of other people, while also bringing me great joy and satisfaction.
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