Volunteer at HIPS

Volunteer applications are open.  The Winter 2021 Intern and Volunteer Orientation will take place virtually.  Anyone who submits an application will be notified of the next Volunteer Orientation and Training opportunity as soon as dates are set.  The next Orientation will take place in January 2021.

All in-person trainings and direct service outreach positions have been suspended until further notice due to COVID-19.  Please stay tuned for updates.
 

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 overnight weekend shifts are from 11 P.M. – 5 A.M. Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Our daytime team is out Monday – Thursday in the afternoon each week.

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.