National Action & Advisory Council Member

LetsStopAIDS is looking for enthusiastic young volunteers with ages between 15 to 29 to participate in the formation of an Action & Advisory Council, aiming to support the development of our National programmes. These programmes, such as LiveLifeLoving and the 24 Hour Wake, are initiatives developed by LetsStopAIDS to engage young people in promoting HIV prevention and knowledge exchange. 

NAAC members will provide valuable experience, expertise and perspectives that add richness and authenticity. They will help shape the work, direction and priorities of the development of the National programmes. 

The NAAC's mandate will consist of giving advice, formulating opinions and making recommendations on questions where the topic affects their respective community. They will evaluate the project's performance, gather input from/serve as a liaison within relevant constituencies, provide feedback and technical expertise, and assist the National Team in determining essential activities and next steps.

We are looking for individuals who associate themselves with one or more of these categories:
50% of members should be People who identify as HIV+ or are currently under PreP
Black Indigenous Person of Colour (BIPOC)
People living with disabilities
People who identify as LGBTQ2+
Refugees and newcomers
People living in rural communities
Students in high school, college or university 
Background in Medical and/or Pharmaceutical Sciences
Background in Public and/or Global Health
Background in Media (HIV/AIDS focus)
Background in Human Rights and HIV Advocacy/Activism

We will select 4 members from each of the following provinces: 
Ontario 
Manitoba 
Saskatchewan 

Dedication: As a member of the council, you will uphold a 12-month commitment period, you will attend 1 meeting per month where you can give meaningful feedback that could change outcomes for your local and national communities. 

To get involved, please complete this form here!