Positive Talk

The first step I would tell this person is to research their local community based organization or AIDS service center that provides services for HIV positive individuals. Second step, call the organizations and ask if their organizations offer trainings on HIV 101 or if they have volunteer opportunities so you can learn the ins and outs of how a non profit works. Read more

1. Get as much updated information about the virus. People want to know that you know what you are talking about. Get lots of literature.
2. Target your designated high risk areas. Get familiar with the neighborhood programs/schools. Set up presentations with programs directors and school Principals. Schedule appointments to go in and present to clients and students. Read more

"Often he who does too much does too little." -- Italian Proverb

The first strategy I’d share is to take care of yourself, mentally, physically and spiritually – when you are not balanced or well all you are giving people is a headache. Take the time to do you before you want to change the world. Read more

TIPS:
1. Get the proper education
2. Learn to speak in public
3. Don't be afraid

I would start by informing them to ask their own clinic (or clinics around their community) about volunteer opportunities, go to community based organizations and research additional opportunities through the internet. You would be surprise how much is out there and how much you are willing to expose yourself. Our campaign HIV Stops With Me speaks to that!

I would first suggest they find a good support group for PLWHIV/A
where you're able to share your life choices with others without being
judged.

I would also suggest that a person become a volunteer at a local community
center that focuses on educating the community on HIV/AIDS & other
infections/ viruses.

I would also encourage them to be a positive role-model to those Read more

There are three things that I would suggest to such a person. One, make sure you know as much about HIV/AIDS as possible. Stay up on the latest public health news and events that are going on in the field of HIV/ AIDS. Secondly, make sure you're ready to be open with your status. Some people may ask you questions that will be very uncomfortable so prepare to step out of your comfort zone. Read more

I would suggest that you 1) Find out what organization is working in your community or an organization that can help with what is not happening in your community. 2) Identify what motivates you to get into awareness/advocacy and hold true to that. 3) Use all of your resources (friends, family members, etc) to help build a larger platform to reach out and educate your community.

1: Pray about it. I try to seek God first. 2: Talk to the people at your ASO, sometimes they get requests. 3: speak to your doctor or your pastor- there may be opportunities there as well.

The first thing I would tell them is to attend their community support groups and get involved- don't just attend. Be a leader in the group and be there for others like a sponsor would. My second piece of advice is tell your story. Each one of us that lives with HIV has a powerful testimony that could easily help others to better understand the illness and to over come the stigma. Read more