Voluntary Work

Mann-O-Meter was founded by gay men to provide information, advice and support to other gay and bisexual men, on a voluntary basis, specifically regarding HIV and AIDS. The organisation’s work later became more professional and specialised. Full-time staff were brought on board; they now coordinate the various areas of work and are accountable to the association’s board.

We foster a spirit of cooperation between paid and voluntary staff, and regard our volunteers as a valuable resource without whom the work at our centre could not be carried out. Our many volunteers are, and will always be, the indispensable backbone of Mann-O-Meter’s work.

Volunteers at our centre join a working group, or ‘AG’ for short. Each working group is responsible for clearly defined tasks. You can get involved with us in the areas of information and advice, the prison service, youth work, victim support or public relations.

In short: we offer a wide range of voluntary opportunities.

Get Involved!

We expect our volunteers to

• be reliable and able to work independently
• be team players, flexible and open to criticism
• be willing to volunteer for at least one year
• not be prejudiced against people living with HIV and AIDS
• take an interest in what the gay community has to offer
• agree with MOM’s objectives
• be tolerant and accepting of people with very different and even unusual lifestyles
• take part in training courses
• maintain confidentiality
• be available to help out once or twice a week

Guide

If you are interested in volunteering at our centre, you can collect a copy of our ‘Guide to Volunteering’ (currently only available in German) from the information desk. This guide provides a detailed description of the various areas of work, as well as the formalities involved in volunteering. The guide is also available to download here.