“Valley AIDS Information Network Inc.” serving linn and benton counties

Volunteer at VAIN!

VAIN has volunteer opportunities for everyone. If you just want to volunteer a few hours a month, or if you want to make a deeper commitment, VAIN can use your help.

VAIN currently has the following volunteer opportunities available:

Grant Writer to research grant opportunities, write proposal letters and complete grant applications.  Excellent writing skills and some grant writing experience preferred. Must be well organized and able to meet all deadlines on time.

Fund raising Specialist and Assistants to develop and implement various fund raising activities. Prefer fund raising specialist have some experience, including supervision of assistants. No experience is required for the assistants.

Booth Volunteers attend functions around Benton and Linn counties such as the Benton County Fair, the Linn County Fair, and various other community events. You will help with the presentation of information to event attendees, answer questions, and pass out brochures and informational pamphlets. Booth shifts are variable, often four to six hours, and in return you gain extensive training and you get to attend the event for free!

HIV Positive Speakers are the core of our most important services. They go out into to community and educate others directly, presenting in schools from middle school up to college, at private functions, and to organizations both large and small. If you are HIV positive and have a story to tell, we want to talk to you!

We are also seeking persons with graphic design experience or skill in writing to help with the ongoing development of our web site, informational brochures, and promotional materials.

The pay is non-existent, but the rewards are great.  Specialized HIV/AIDS, STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections) and Hepatitis-C training is also included.  Even if you don't see the right opportunity for you listed here, we can probably use your help! Contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call our message line at 541-752-6322 and help us help others!