Recruitment
The Denver HIV Resources Planning Council seeks new members!
The Denver HIV Resources Planning Council (DHRPC) are looking for committed individuals who would like to step up and make a positive difference for our community, including highly motivated people living with HIV (PLHIV).
The council is comprised of dedicated volunteers who are living with HIV, and individuals who provide important services in the Denver Area.
We believe in finding strength through the diverse voices of the HIV community:
• People Living with HIV (PLHIV) who are receiving Ryan White services
• PLHIV from under-served populations, including but not limited to; People of Color, Latinx, and Transgender individuals
• Women of Color living with HIV
• PLHIV from the federally recognized Indian tribes of Colorado
• Youth living with HIV
• PLHIV and Hepatitis C
• PLHIV who are experiencing homelessness
• PLHIV who were previously incarcerated
New members go through an expedited on-boarding process, and are expected to attend required training sessions, committees and general and special council meetings.
In order to respect social distancing, the council meetings are conducted remotely, using Zoom or by calling in.
Working closely with the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment’s HIV Resources Office, the Planning Council is a diverse group of community members, people living with HIV, and service providers who come together to understand and represent people living with HIV within impacted communities.
The Planning Council has many exciting and important activities to accomplish annually. The Planning Council evaluates the needs of people living with HIV in the Denver metro area by looking at HIV epidemic data, holding focus groups with populations in need, and assessing where service gaps exist. All levels of experience with data are welcome, and Planning Council members receive training after they are appointed.
The Planning Council decides how much funding is allocated to HIV specific health care (think hospital visits, mental health services, and dental care), as well as support services beyond HIV specific care (like support groups, housing, and food bank services). The Planning Council assists in the HIV prevention and care strategic plan for all of Colorado.
Members of the Planning Council are appointed to three-year terms by Denver Mayor Michael Hancock. Applicants should be prepared to meet a monthly time commitment, including travel, of about eight hours per month. The time commitment includes attendance at meetings and active participation in community events. This is a volunteer position, but expense reimbursement, transportation assistance, and child or partner care are available for people living with HIV.
Interested applicants are asked to submit an online application and resume at the City of Denver's Boards and Commissions Application page (and select HIV Planning Council).
If you have questions or would like assistance with completing your application, please email or call the Denver Office of HIV Resources; dhrplanningcouncil@denvergov.org or 720-483-5986.
Planning Council Recruitment Flyer - Please distribute!