Support Group and
Workshop Volunteer Facilitators

The AIDS Health Project offers more than 25 weekly support groups, many facilitated by volunteers.

For participants who qualify, AHP a weekend-long trainingonce a year that focuses on the fundamentals of support group facilitation. Volunteer facilitators then apply their skills in weekly support groups, for instance groups for people living with HIV and substance abuse and recovery groups for people regardless of HIV status. Groups are held during the day and the evening.

Group facilitation requires a general understanding of HIV and HIV prevention.
Group facilitation experience is helpful, but not necessary. In addition to one-time participation in the weekend training, volunteers agree to commit up to 10 hours to 12 hours a month for at least six months.

People interested in receiving an application for the next training may contact
John Tighe, LCSW, Groups and Workshops Program Coordinator, at 415-502-7585.