05/25/2010 - REACH LA is Recruiting Peer Health Advocate Volunteers
REACH LA is recruiting 20 new youth Peer Health Advocate Volunteers! We are looking for youth – especially young gay men & young women from South Los Angeles area, ages16-24, interested in helping peers at-risk for HIV, STIs and pregnancy access counseling and testing services!
If you are the one that friends come to ask about sex, HIV, sexually transmitted infections or pregnancy – we want YOU!
Give your friends the correct sexual health information and help navigate them to youth friendly health resources!
Peer Health Advocate Volunteers can earn up to $800 by completing PHA program!
Peer Health Advocates must attend daily trainings from 1pm-5pm at REACH LA beginning June 28-July 9th, 2010. PHAs will be trained in HIV/AIDS, STI and pregnancy prevention in order to prepare for the California Family Health Council Clinic Worker Exam.
* All PHAs must pass the California Family Health Council Clinic Worker Exam or already be certified in HIV Counseling and Testing Basic 1 & 2. Exam date to be announced.
* Once training and exams are complete, PHA volunteers are eligible to earn $25 for each linked referral to REACH LA’s HIV testing services.
* PHA volunteers will help staff REACH LA events like the Ovahness Ball, Macy’s Passport and other fun events.
Please email reachla@earthlink.net for an application. Return application to REACH LA by Friday, June 18 by email or fax (213) 622-0976. Contact Martha at 213-622-1650 x100 for more information.