BUDDY PROGRAM

Volunteer buddies provide emotional companionship and practical support through regular phone calls, visits and help with the tasks of daily living. They work closely with case managers to ensure that clients do not become isolated. Our buddy program is one of the oldest and largest programs in the United States and serves as a model for other volunteer programs.

Job duties:

Provide one-on-one emotional support, companionship, or occasional assistance with the tasks of daily living to a man, woman or child living with HIV disease.
Provide phone contact once/twice a week and face to face visits two/three times a month.

Job requirements:

Must be at least 18 years old and out of high school.
Attend agency orientation, placement interview, and training.
Attend two-and-a-half-hour buddy meeting second Thursday evening of the month, 6:30-9:00 PM.
Provide monthly documentation of assignment

For general inquiries regarding volunteering (As a Buddy or in any other capacity), please email Anthony Morelli or call (215) 981-3324.

If you would specifically like information about the workings of the Buddy Program, please call Ron Hoskins, Coordinator of the Buddy Program, at (215) 981-3353.