AS News

Hi Friends--

We're excited to announce that there's a new, quick and easy way to contribute to the work of the 601 Outreach Centre. AIDS Saskatoon now accepts donations of Optimum Points from Shoppers Drug Mart! Take a look: http://www.shoppersdrugmart.ca/english/optimum/donate_points/index.html

1. Beginner Beading Group
2. AIDS Saskatoon Events
a. Jean Weiss Memorial and Quilt Unveiling
b. HIV, Disclosure & the Law Workshop
c. Café Scientifique
3. Other Upcoming Events & Deadlines
a. CAHR 2010 Red Ribbon Award – Now Accepting Nominations
b. CAHR Conference -- Call for Volunteers
c. 2010 People Living with AIDS Forum and CAS AGM -- Scholarship Deadline Feb. 19

The Addictions Outreach Worker will work within a harm reduction framework to: ensure the care and welfare of people who access services at the in the 601 Outreach Centre, educate individuals on treatment, and advocate on their behalf to participate in Detox.

This position is 30 hours/week. It’s a 22-week contract, with a start date of February 8, 2010, funded through the Government of Canada’s Career Focus program. As such, the successful candidate MUST BE under 30 and a recent graduate of an Addictions Counselling or similar program. Aboriginal people and women are encouraged to apply.

Hey there happy holiday friends -- We've got lots to share with you!

1. Christmas Hamper Update
2. Calendars for Sale!
3. Research!
a. Same-Sex Intimate Partner Abuse
b. Chronic Illness & Creativity
4. Holiday Hours

As the holidays approach, AIDS Saskatoon is busy putting together hampers bursting with the fixings for a holiday dinner, healthy non-perishable foods and other useful items. Christmas hampers are available only to people and families who are HIV+. We expect to distribute around 70 this year, up from 55 in 2008.

We'd love for you to be a part of this holiday tradition, and help make the season a little brighter for people in our community affected by HIV/AIDS. All donations are welcome, but the list below represents a few of the items which are most needed this year. Donations can be dropped off during office hours (9am-5pm Mon-Fri) by December 14.

Are you looking for a weekend full of drugs and sex?

Did I get your attention? AIDS Saskatoon and SHCS's joint volunteer program will be holding its annual volunteer orientation weekend really soon -- October 16-18, 2009. Spend a weekend with us learning about harm reduction, safer drug use and healthy sexuality. The weekend is geared toward new current and future volunteers at one of the two organizations, but everyone is welcome.

EDUCATION & PREVENTION COORDINATOR
Full-Time Position
(12-month Contract with possibility of extension)

The stakeholders of AIDS Saskatoon are looking for a progressive, dynamic and creative individual to fill the position of Education & Prevention Coordinator. This position oversees our community education and prevention programming.

Interested applicants please submit resume with references and cover letter by 4:00pm on Tuesday, October 13, 2009.

Full posting and job description are attached below.

A huge thank-you goes out to all the walkers, volunteers and donors who helped make the Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life a huge success again this year. You helped raise over $23,000 for HIV/AIDS programming in Saskatoon! Give yourselves a pat on the back!

Brian Bogdan and Joanne Horsley, 2009 top individual walkers.