Friends of May is an program that pairs passionate volunteers with older adults living with HIV/AIDS.
Friends of May offers the chance for cross-generational sharing of knowledge, experiences, activism, companionship, and fun.
We provide one grocery bag per person, with a range of produce, protein, hygiene items, and dairy, to choose from.
Volunteers contribute hundreds of hours each year to make this program possible. Volunteer roles include picking up food items, receiving deliveries, welcoming clients to the space, and accompanying clients as they shop the space.
Resource Centre volunteers are responsible for making sure that the space is welcoming for anybody accessing services at Ribbon Community. Volunteers offer clients coffee, food, and assist with computer and TV use.
The Corner is a confidential drop-in community program for male and gender diverse sex workers.
We provide a mix of programming, social connection, and access to health and harm reduction services such as STI testing and vaccination. In addition, The Corner offers a Substance Use Support Group based on a contingency management model.
The Corner is a collaboration between Vancouver Coastal Health and AIDS Vancouver, and is staffed by a mix of Peer Navigators, Program Coordinators, and Case Managers, in addition to wonderful volunteers.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday morning | 2 | 12/10/2024 | 12/17/2024 | |
More information about each value is available here.
Ultimately, our purpose, values, and name are a celebration of our communities past and present: what we have built, and what we have learned along the way; the connection and community borne out of remarkable grief and loss. As we share our new purpose, values, name and look, we are also celebrating what you told us you want to see change, the parts of us that will stay the same, and most importantly, they ways we will continue to show up for people living with HIV - and our broader communities - for years to come.
