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Volunteers needed for MAGNITUDE - The Official Folsom Pre-Party!
ORGANIZATION: Shanti - San Francisco
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Shanti, America's first HIV/AIDS organization, is looking for volunteers for the most epic leather & fetish dance event of the year: Magnitude -- Saturday, September 26th in San Francisco, CA.
Your time as a volunteer earns Shanti unrestricted funds $$ to support our free of charge HIV/AIDS and breast cancer services to SF's most underserved individuals!!
What:
MAGNITUDE is the Official Saturday Night Dance Event of Folsom Street Fair. Over 2,500 of the world's hottest leather and fetish men will be dancing and sweating to the music. DJ's will provide the aural stimulation for this fabulous event whilst you volunteer.
When & Where: Saturday, September 26 -- 900 Marin St.
Things to know:
This is a leather & fetish dance event, so you may see things that could potentially be shocking to your eyes. To get an idea of what we mean, please visit: http://www.folsomstreetevents.org/magnitude/
Who:
We're looking for dependable volunteers who can help with a 4-5 hour volunteer shift. You will be in charge of either setup, front of house or coat check and expected to be on your feet for the entire shift.
How:
go to www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-for-magnitude-2015-registration-18321475025?aff=SHANTI to sign-up for a volunteer shift or contact Volunteer Services at 415-674-4708 or email volunteerservices@shanti.org.
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About Shanti - San Francisco
Location:
730 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, US
Mission Statement
Shanti enhances the quality of life, health and well-being of people living with life-threatening illnesses, including Breast Cancer and HIV/AIDS.
Description
Founded in 1974 by Dr. Charles Garfield, Shanti has been at the forefront of a growing national movement to enhance the quality of life for persons living with life-threatening or chronic illnesses by providing volunteer-based emotional and practical support.
Shanti is a Sanskrit word meaning "inner peace" or "tranquility". It is an appropriate name since, ultimately, all of Shanti's direct service and educational programs are aimed at easing the burdens and improving the well-being of people in difficult life situations.
Key to the success of Shanti's mission is the Shanti Model of Peer Support, which is both a philosophy and a set of techniques that are used throughout our work. It is a way of being with another person that frees both parties to be fully who they are and communicate their feelings to one another. It is a way of being which allows two persons to meet as equals. It is a way of relating to others that is characterized by certain values and attitudes.
Definition of Peer
We define peer as someone who is not necessarily like us in obvious ways, but is someone with whom we share a basic humanity; someone with whom we are equals. All people share universal human experiences. By virtue of this shared humanity, we are all peers. The Shanti Model of Peer Support is based on this equality.
Values Underlying the Shanti Model of Peer Support
- mutual respect
- positive regard
- empowerment of the client (the assumption that the client has the solutions to his or her own problems and does not need your advice of direction)
- genuineness (being oneself, authenticity)
- acceptance of differences (does not mean agreement, but acceptance based on respect)
- empathy (allowing oneself to feel with another person)
- intention to be of service
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
900 Marin St.San Francisco, CA 94125
DATE POSTED
September 21, 2015
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 4-5 hours