Volunteer Program
TAN would not be in existence without the help and contributions of our volunteers. Volunteer training is provided and required for all persons interested in helping.
The following are volunteer options:
EDUCATION

Health Fairs- Pick up material, set up and man tables at various community health fairs, and distribute HIV and AIDS related materials.

Bar Outreach- Contacting persons at risk in local night clubs by distributing condoms and literature.

Public Outreach- Contacting persons at risk in public sex areas by distributing condoms, water-based lubricants and literature.

TRANSPORTATION
-Provide local transportation for client needs: grocery store, dentist, and various other incidentals.

-Provide transportation to UTMB Galveston on the days the van does not go.

-Provide transportation to TAN activities- Picnic, Christmas Party, and other special events.

-Provide transportation for clients to and from EIVC in Beaumont.
FUNDRAISING
Fundraising Committee- Responsible for generating donations to TAN through various strategies.

Food Pantry- Generate goods to fill the food pantry and hold food drives.

Grant Writing- Research and identification of grant resources. Preparation and submission of grant proposals.
OFFICE ASSISTANCE
Clerical- Assist with mailings, typing and switchboard at the TAN office.

Newsletter- Assist in the publication of TAN's newsletter. Writing and typing articles, book and video review, and monthly bulk mailings.
VOLUNTEER SERVICES
Volunteer Training- Assist in the training of volunteers and eventually take over training.
Volunteers Currently Needed :

TELEPHONE RECEPTIONIST - (Urgent) During working hours (9-5), Monday through Friday, any portion of the day, TAN needs someone to answer the Telephone - If you have a pleasant speaking voice and some free time, please let us know.

TRANSPORTATION - (Occasionally) TAN needs a driver to take a client to a designated medical or social service appointment. Drivers must be over the age of 18 and should be willing to complete a short training session before volunteering for this job.

LUNCHES FOR VAN RIDERS - (Ongoing) TAN's minibus takes clients to UTMB Galveston three times a week. It's a long hard day since the bus leaves Beaumont at 6:30 a.m. and sometimes returns as late as 9:00 p.m. Would you like to provide sack lunches for riders on a regular basis? We try to get a volunteer so that no one makes lunches more than once a month.

AIDS UPDATE - (Every October) This annual conference at the Beaumont Holiday Inn Plaza attracts 500 individuals in the health care, social work and counseling, and teaching professions. This year there was a select group of keynote speakers followed by afternoon speakers who utilized a workshop format to make presentations after the luncheon. We need volunteers to help process registration forms, register individuals, and provide hospitality and transportation to get speakers to and from designated locations.

If you would like to volunteer or just want additional information, please contact Jennifer Scarborough at Jennifer@tanbmt.com or
(409) 832-8338 for more details.


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