Cambridge Cares About AIDS, Inc.

Posted: November 25, 2008

Volunteer Administrative Assistant

Cambridge Cares About AIDS, Inc. (CCA) is seeking a

Volunteer Administrative Assistant in its operations department.

The mission of CCA is to respond to the HIV/AIDS epidemic by serving those most impacted by social and economic inequality.  CCA provides accessible prevention, education, advocacy, and support services in accordance with harm reduction principles to help people meet self-identified goals.

Position Description:

This position is for those who are organized and prefer to work or volunteer “behind the scenes.”  The Volunteer Administrative Assistant will set up and maintain the facilities files, technology inventory, and key inventory systems in the Operations Department, as well as assist with clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, faxing, and data entry, as needed.

Qualifications:

·         Excellent organizational skills.

·         Attentiveness and patience.

·         Experience in an administrative setting.

·         Ability to multitask and be a self-starter.

·         Experience working with issues related to substance use and abuse, harm reduction, homelessness, mental health, and bi-lingual/bi-cultural communities required.

·         Commitment to harm reduction philosophy and/or experience delivering services within a harm reduction framework.

·         Must be age 18 or older.

Dates Needed:

·         Year round.

·         Flexible 2 hour shifts on Mondays through Fridays from 9am-5pm.

Time Commitment:

·         2+ hours per week.

·         3+ month commitment.

CCA provides volunteers the opportunity to learn more about HIV/AIDS and its surrounding issues by encouraging volunteers to attend free trainings offered to all staff as well as monthly staff meetings.  In addition, this volunteer would have to opportunity to work with the administration of a local non-profit in attempt to build the organization’s capacity and sustainability. Training and orientation specific to the position are provided on-site by CCA staff before a volunteer begins their placement. 

For more information about CCA, please visit www.ccaa.org.

To apply, please return the attached volunteer application to:

Christine Bachman, Outreach Assistant

Cambridge Cares About AIDS, Inc.

17 Sellers Street

Cambridge, MA 02139

Fax: 617-661-2853

E-mail: cbachman@ccaa.org

CCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/H/V