I have a burning desire to work with young people that have HIV/AIDS I have the experience in doing so and now that I have moved from the caribbean to london I would like to find a job doing the same thing. Please advise thank you
2006-11-17 01:53:35 · 11 answers · asked by ? 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
What do people think you are positive if you decide to work with HIV/AIDS.And whats that litty boy problem that made that state ment below, I am sorry for him
2006-11-17 02:08:15 · update #1
There are various HIV agencies around the UK - most cities have one and a few of the larger towns.
Check yellow pages or read the gay papers / magazines and look in the section towards the back - drop in areas etc etc.
It also depends in what way you would like to work with HIV and AIDS. Diagnosis, treatment, alternative / complimentary therapy/ respite care / emotional support / befriending?
Some really good things here, with opportunies to work as a volunteer to see if you can handle it - and also full time if you wish to make it a career choice.
The only minor irritation is that many folks assume that if you work for an HIV/AUDS org, you must be positive yourself, it can make fniding a partner harder!
Good luck
**UPDATE TO ANSWER**
I am not sure why people make the assumption - it makes no more sense that assuming someone is living with a cancer diagnosis if they work as an oncologist. Reality is, a LOT of folks DO make the assumption that if you work in an HIV environment, you are probably positive yourself. I didn't mind particualry to be honest but it *IS* annoying when it interferes with your personal life.
2006-11-17 02:04:28 · answer #1 · answered by Mark T 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Contact a charity called UKC (UK collalition) its in Vauxhall near the big tescoes there, they are britain largest HIV+ charity (unlike the THT, who are a charity to prevent the spread of HIV amongsth the negative population) the UKC help people who are having to cope with the virus and how it affects their lives...I am sure they will help you....sorry I dont have contact details but am sure you can get number from direct enquiries type things.
2006-11-17 02:06:43 · answer #2 · answered by michael s 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Look in the phone book or call the nearest hospital to find a support group or office which assists young individuals with this virus/syndrome. People really appreciate what speical individuals such as yourself do for them! You're a SuperStar!
2006-11-17 02:01:16 · answer #3 · answered by fastfakts 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are brave and I admire that
Some people wouldn't want to even go near someone with HIV/Aids.
Try in Children's' homes or Save The Children.
2006-11-17 10:12:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
go to clinics. look up toll free numbers. they should help. Do a search with the words aids help london. Kudos for helping others
2006-11-17 02:00:58 · answer #5 · answered by opaulo30 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Call United Way and they will hook you up with a volunteer position you are looking for.
2006-11-17 02:01:11 · answer #6 · answered by Celebrity girl 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Move to sunny South Africa
2006-11-17 02:09:29 · answer #7 · answered by patti 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
ask the terence higgins trust, they are the best known organisation (after the NHS) working with this.
2006-11-17 01:58:47 · answer #8 · answered by nico 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
ask the Health Dept/
2006-11-17 02:43:45 · answer #9 · answered by go4itgirl 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, you could move to SAfrica and you will be working very very hard. Good luck :)
2006-11-17 01:58:35 · answer #10 · answered by Duisend-poot 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋