The Denver HIV Resources Planning Council (DHRPC) is looking for committed individuals, including dynamic people living with HIV (PLHIV), who want to make a positive impact in our community. The DHRPC serves the following six counties: Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, and Jefferson.
Working closely with the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment’s HIV Resources Office, the Planning Council is a diverse group of PLHIV, community members, and service providers who come together to address the needs of PLHIV in the Denver Metro Area.
We believe in harnessing the strength of diverse voices within the HIV community, including (but not limited to):
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PLHIV who receive or have received Ryan White services
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Individuals living with HIV who are disproportionately impacted
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Women living with HIV
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PLHIV from federally recognized Indian tribes in Colorado
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Young adults living with HIV (18+)
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PLHIV with Hepatitis C
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PLHIV experiencing homelessness
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PLHIV who were previously incarcerated
Application Process:
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit an online application and resume on the City of Denver's Boards and Commissions Application page (select HIV Planning Council) and email the Denver Office of HIV Resources at dhrplanningcouncil@denvergov.org.
Onboarding Process:
New members will undergo an onboarding process that includes how to participate in meetings and how to make well-informed decisions, the history of the advocacy movement involving People Living with HIV (PLHIV), and the definitions and prioritization of service categories and service standards that guide service provision. Additionally, onboard training will introduce the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program and its various components.
Planning Council Responsibilities:
The Planning Council plays a critical role throughout the year, including evaluating the needs of PLHIV through data analysis, assessing service delivery effectiveness, and determining funding allocations for essential healthcare services (e.g., hospital visits, mental health services, dental care) as well as support services beyond HIV-specific care (such as support groups, housing, and food bank services).
The Planning Council also advises on the Colorado HIV/AIDS Strategy (COHAS), which outlines treatment and prevention strategies for the state.
Term Limits and Attendance Rules:
Council members are appointed to a three-year term by the City of Denver's Mayor's Office. Applicants should be prepared to commit to two two-hour meetings per month, along with additional training sessions and special meetings as necessary. Transportation assistance and childcare may be available upon request for PLHIV. This is a volunteer, unpaid position.
If you have questions or need assistance with your application, please email the Denver Office of HIV Resources at dhrplanningcouncil@denvergov.org.
