Volunteer at HIPS

Volunteer at HIPS
Volunteer applications are now open for Fall 2021. Please submit your application at the link below and save the date for our mandatory (virtual) Fall 2021 Orientation on Saturday, September 11th. ​

Volunteer Positi​ons

 Mobile Service Van: Overnight & Daytime Outreach - 
  • Position Description: The HIPS Mobile Services Van serves as a “mini HIPS office on wheels”. The van does street-based outreach, needle exchange, condom distribution, and harm reduction counseling around DC. Our primary need is for volunteers on overnight weekend shifts, which go from 10 P.M. – 7 A.M. Friday and Saturday nights. Our daytime team is out daily and has some openings for volunteers on weekend shifts.

Hotline - 
  • Position Description: The HIPS hotline is a low-volume, 24/hr support service that provides harm reduction counseling, safety planning, crisis management, health information, and referrals, as well as support to DC’s LGBTQ community through the HIPS Hotline. It also helps link clients to our continuum of services such as: testing (HIV, HCV, & STD), harm reduction based needle exchange services, drop in service referrals for showers and laundry, mental health support and counseling, support and life skills groups, as well as HIPS crisis response team.

Community Engagement (Non-Direct Service) - 
  • Position Description: HIPS has fundraising, advocacy, tabling and events opportunities. 
  • Required Training: None. 
  • Skills & experience: None required, but previous fundraising and advocacy experience is helpful. 
  • Commitment level: Availability for 1-2 days per month is preferred.