Annual Volunteer Opportunities |
Orientation Day, Saturday May 30, 2009
This exciting event brings together all the participants to get them ready for the start of the ride and we need over 300 volunteers to make sure that all the areas run smoothly. Do you have friends or family who you would like to have a taste of what the ride is like? They can volunteer doing Check-In, Medical, Safety, Tent Assignment, Bike Parking and our exclusive Traffic Team/Cheer Squad! 8 am -- 1:30 pm and/or 12:30 -- 6pm
For more information, please contact Emily Mariko-Sanders at 415-487-8081 or via e-mail at emariko@sfaf.org.
Opening Ceremonies, Sunday May 31, 2009
Opening Ceremonies are the grand send-off of the riders and Roadies and represent the beginning of AIDS/LifeCycle 8. Do you have family and friends who would like to BE a part of this fun event while sending you off? We need volunteers to help with Bike Parking, Crowd/Traffic Flow and Breakfast. 4-8:30 am (another early one but REALLY fun and extremely inspiring!)
For more information, please contact Emily Mariko-Sanders at 415-487-8081 or via e-mail at emariko@sfaf.org.
Closing Ceremonies, Saturday June 6, 2009
This exciting event welcomes all the participants into
For more information, please contact Debbie Martin at 323-860-7376 or e-mail demartin@aidslifecycle.org
San Francisco Based Volunteer Opportunities
Outreach Teams
Various times of days, weekends. Our recruitment efforts include getting out into our local communities and letting people know about AIDS/LifeCycle. This is an extremely cost-effective marketing tool, which lowers our cost of fundraising. As a member of an outreach team, you will assist in setting up our AIDS/LifeCycle booth at community fairs, assist in registering future participants and collect contact info from people interested in the event. You get to speak with people about why you're involved with AIDS/LifeCycle and help them decide to support the event. It’s a great way to stay connected throughout the year!
For Outreach Volunteering contact us at 415-581-7077 or infosf@aidslifecycle.org
Speakers Bureau
Evenings, Weekends. Our Speakers Bureau volunteers are trained to speak at participants’ fundraising parties. As a volunteer you will speak eloquently and from your heart about AIDS/LifeCycle and the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. Aided by a stirring video, you will conclude with a formal “ask” of the guests. This is a tried and true method for exceeding the hosts’ fundraising goals. You will attend one evening training and a follow-up workshop session for honing your speech and the formal “ask”. We will give you the training and tools you’ll need to be an effective speaker. If you are comfortable talking in front of groups and have a passion for AIDS/LifeCycle and the fight against HIV/AIDS, come join our Speakers Bureau!
To volunteer contact us at 415-581-7077 or email infosf@aidslifecycle.org.
Special Events
Weeknights, Weekends.
As a Special Event volunteer you will be helping to ensure the success of events that are crucial to AIDS/LifeCycle recruitment and retention. It’s a fun way to interact with other participants and staff! The following is a list of our Special Events:
Training Ride Kickoff – Saturday, October 25th
Kickoff Party – Sunday, January 11th
Cyclist Expo & Roadie Training – Saturday, March 28th
Day on the Ride – Saturday, April 25th
To volunteer for a Special Event contact Emily Mariko-Sanders at 415-487-8081 or email her at emariko-sanders@sfaf.org.
Training Ride Leaders (TRLs)
Weekends, some Weekdays. Training Ride Leaders lead our participants on organized training rides throughout the year as well as help us map out and design new routes. TRLs play an integral part in helping Cyclists prepare and increase their endurance so they can achieve maximum results during our event. Volunteers for these very important positions will need to have ridden in at least one AIDS/LifeCycle or California AIDS Ride.
We are looking for Training Ride Leaders at all levels. We offer rides for all levels and we need TRLs who ride at all levels. Speed is not important. Patience, compassion, and selflessness are. While we have fast training rides, we have more folks who need to be training at a slower pace and who, in all likelihood, won't ever be super fast. We consider these the "Steady Pace" riders, and they need people to guide and mentor them through the training rides.
Additionally, all Training Ride Leaders will be responsible for following all AIDS/LifeCycle protocol, including debriefing all cyclists after each ride and submitting proper paperwork on time. We also ask that you are able to commit to leading at least 2 training rides per month. If you excel at being friendly, observant, and thorough, this is the group for you!
To be certified as a Training Ride Leader, you must attend a 2 day training over 1 weekend. It is required to attend both days of the training. If you’re interested in finding out more, please contact Julie Brown at 415-581-7096 or email her at jbrown@aidslifecycle.org.
Los Angeles Based Opportunities
Outreach Team
Various times of days, evening, and weekends. Our recruitment efforts include getting out into our local communities and letting people know about AIDS/LifeCycle. This is an extremely cost-effective marketing tool, which lowers our cost of fundraising. As a member of an outreach team, you will set up booths at bike shops, bike routes, parks, stores, etc., with AIDS/LifeCycle materials and collect contact info from people interested in the event. You get to speak with people about why you're involved with AIDS/LifeCycle and help them decide to support the event. A great way to be involved anywhere in SoCal, as teams are divided according to geography. This team will work closely with the Speakers' Bureau.
To volunteer contact us at 323-860-7380 or infola@aidslifecycle.org
Speakers Bureau
Evenings, Weekends. Many of our Cyclists and Roadies will hold fundraising parties either at their home or in special event venues such as restaurants, bars or galleries, where they will request a speaker to attend and be available for questions from their party goers. We will give you the training and tools to be an effective speaker to help our participants raise money effectively. Since our participants come from everywhere to be involved with AIDS/LifeCycle, we want you no matter where you live!
To volunteer contact us at 323-860-7376 or email demartin@aidslifecycle.org
Office/Database Volunteers
Weekdays. There are plenty of opportunities to help out in the office with other AIDS/LifeCycle staff and volunteers. People interested in the event need to be mailed Information Packets, Cyclists and Roadies need to have their Registration Packets mailed right after they sign up. Help us keep up with the huge response to AIDS/LifeCycle! If you're quick and accurate on computer keyboards, you can help us keep track of information requests and important data about Cyclists, Roadies, Volunteers and others interested in AIDS/LifeCycle. We are looking for folks with at least one day (3-5 hours) per week availability for database upkeep.
To volunteer contact us at 323-860-7376 or email demartin@aidslifecycle.org
Special Events/Planning Team
Weeknights, some weekdays. This group acts as the Steering Committee for all of our special events prior to the ride in June, as well as fill in wherever needed on other committees. They meet as needed to oversee the production and acquisition of free stuff for our Kick-off Party, Cyclist/Roadie Expo and our big Day on the Ride. This is a great place to use or acquire your organizational and creative skills. This is also the group to join if you have connections with restaurants, print stores, florists, musicians, food vendors, balloon companies, sound systems, DJs and more. Work within a fun team to see your ideas come to life!
To volunteer contact us at 323-860-7380 or email infola@aidslifecycle.org.
Training Ride Volunteers
Weekends, some Weekdays. Training Ride Volunteers lead our participants on organized training rides throughout the year as well as help us map out and design new routes. The Leaders play an integral part in helping Cyclists prepare and increase their endurance so they can achieve maximum results during our event. Volunteers for these very important positions will need to have ridden in at least one multi-day cycling event in the past and attend a full day orientation/certification process.
We are looking for Training Ride Leaders at all levels. We offer rides for all levels and we need Training Ride Leaders who ride at all levels. Speed is not important. Patience, compassion, and selflessness are. While we have fast training rides, we have more folks who need to be training at a slower pace and who, in all likelihood, won't ever be super fast. We call these the "Steady Pace" riders, and they need people to guide and mentor them through the training rides.
Additionally, all Training Ride Leaders will be responsible for following all AIDS/LifeCycle protocol, including debriefing all cyclists after each ride and submitting proper paperwork on time. If you excel at being friendly, observant, and thorough, this is the group for you!
To volunteer contact us at 323-860-7379 or email kcastillo@aidslifecycle.org
Wednesday Night Crew
Wednesday nights 6:30-8:30. This weekly group gives you a chance to come together once a week to get things done for the office, as well as socialize with each other. The Crew will be able to phone bank together, which involves calling people who have expressed interest in AIDS/LifeCycle and speaking with them about the event. You get to answer questions and share your experiences. The Crew will also help with various projects as needed, and we will provide the food! Once a month, the Wednesday Night Crew will open its doors to ALL committees to come, help out a little, and discuss what is new in their group. This monthly jam session will enable everyone to share what their committee is up to and get help if needed, and learn about others.
To volunteer contact us at 323-860-7380 or email infola@aidslifecycle.org.
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