Volunteer Recognition:
Pamper the People

Blayne started two years ago as an intern at our Vancouver HIV/STD clinic. He has been critical to our outreach efforts, engaging community members and youth in Clark County and working to establish a Queer Youth Resource Center there.

"Through volunteering and interning with CAP Clark County I have come to understand this work can help develop passions, inform perspective and encourage professional and personal development. In short, the time I have spent with CAP truly has given me more than I have given to it."  ~ Blayne

Rick Baroway

Rick has a long history of supporting CAP. He was a volunteer on the original Speakers Bureau and has been providing us with pro-bono legal services since 1997. The estimated value of Rick's in-kind services is over $185,000.

"What I see from CAP clients, volunteers and staff: bravery in the face of adversity and a caring commitment to the well-being of other people."   ~ Rick

Erin has volunteered with CAP for over three years in many areas. She is currently an HIV testing volunteer, having completed 50+ hours of training. She is also a team captain each year at the Art Auction and has helped with the CAP Archive and World AIDS Day observance.

"Volunteering at CAP has given me a feeling of purpose. Every time I do HIV test counseling I am reminded that my volunteer hours are making a difference in each client's life; I know that my volunteer contribution allows CAP to give life-saving services that aren't available in every part of the country. I am grateful for all the experience and knowledge CAP has given me."   ~ Erin

Karissa was a volunteer team captain for the 2005 Art Auction. After several years away from Portland, she returned to CAP and has been a crucial part of the Development team for two years, taking leadership roles at the Art Auction, AIDS Walk Portland and countless third-party events.

Allen is a professional archivist and since 2010 has donated his skills to the planning, execution and maintenance of the CAP Archives. He helped create an exhibit of materials from the archive at the Gay Film Festival and also lends a hand each year at the Art Auction.

"As a newcomer to Portland, my work on the CAP Archives has given me a fascinating crash course in local history and the privilege of preserving the record of CAP's quarter century of service."   ~ Allen

Zachary has been an invaluable intern at Pivot since the spring of 2012, staffing Pivot twice a week as well as working on projects including: Big Gay Field Day in Dundee, the Learn to Love More photo shoot, the Pivot Community Advisory Board and bartending at events.

"After volunteering almost nine months at CAP, I can say that no matter how minor or trivial YOU believe your contribution to be, you're having a direct impact on improving our community."   ~ Zachary

Barri has volunteered on the Hotline for so long and left such an indelible impression that staff kept asking us, "Are you sure Barri has never won? Can you check again?" We quadruple-checked; at last 2013 is his year to be honored for his dedication, compassion and humor (and baked goods!).

"Volunteering on the CAP Hotline left me with a sense of humility and MUCH more humanity."   ~ Barri

Kirstin has been an outstanding volunteer for four years, helping at CAP events and modeling service for her daughter Miranda, who volunteers alongside her mom. Kirstin also sat on the AIDS Walk planning committee and lobbied her employer, Providence Health, to name CAP's camp for AIDS/HIV infected and affected kids as a beneficiary of their charity auction.

"What volunteering for CAP has meant for me is the chance to meet and work with wonderful people. It's given me the sense of not being powerless in the face of a disease that has taken so many wonderful people."   ~ Kirstin

Noah has been volunteering with CAP's camp for AIDS/HIV infected and affected kids since 2006, both at Camp and throughout the year on the planning committee. He also compiles camper and volunteer feedback each year so the newly renamed Camp KC can continue to grow and improve.

"Through our kids I have learned to live life and embrace every moment. Our kids are truly my center; whenever I am feeling down-hearted I look at pictures of our kids throughout the years and remember that they are out there loving life and making the best with what they have."   ~ Noah

Scooter is a committed member of the volunteer team at Pivot. He has never missed a shift, takes initiative to prepare for testing night and never complains even when his workday starts at 5am. Scooter has also helped on the Hotline and at CAP events like the Red Ribbon Party.

"Through my volunteer service I learned to be more supportive and a great resource for friends or anyone who needs it."   ~ Scooter