Volunteer With Teenagers Or Women

Volunteer with Teenagers or Women

For the first time ever in Washtenaw County, the number of women and the number of men diagnosed with AIDS is equal. News such as this is indicative of the work that lies ahead for the volunteers of Wellness Networks.

We provide support groups, buddies, temporary housing and direct services for local residents, whether they are in the syndrome, HlV-positive, survivors or loved ones. We also have a library and resource center for anyone seeking information, and a speakers bureau available for any group, school or organization that wants to hear about what we do or just about the latest developments involving AIDS. However, the numbers keep growing. The support groups will only get larger in number and it is becoming clear that we need to be more aggressive in our outreach.

If you or anyone you know is interested in working with teenagers or women, we really need your enthusiasm and expertise. If you are creative or artistically inclined, we would love to hear your ideas. New blood is what keeps any organization going.

Although Wellness has a lot to offer this community there is always more that we need to do. A major focus for us in the near future will be education, but Wellness is also involved in providing a healthful environment for those who are ill. Upcoming events include a benefit bash and a legislative reception for our representatives in Lansing.

We are offering an educational seminar January 20 and 21. This seminar will let anyone interested know what we are coming up against in this community, and if you are interested in volunteering this is a good place to start. We need a minimum of 25 people to hold this seminar. If you are interested in attending please call us at 572-WELL and let us know. Also, feel tree to come to our monthly board meeting Fri., Dec. 8 from 7 to 9 pm at our Ypsilanti office.

Wellness Networks Inc. - Huron Valley, 207 Clark Rd. Suite 207, Ypsilanti, Ml 48197, 572-WELL