Saturday Afternoon Student Info Sessions at SWITCH

SWITCH is excited to welcome back Student Info Sessions this September!

Student Info Sessions take place immediately following Saturday SWITCH shifts (4:00-5:00 pm) and provide educational opportunities for volunteers to learn more about the social determinants of health and the work of other community-based organizations in Saskatoon. Sessions feature knowledgeable guest speakers and are facilitated by various groups. Past Student Info Sessions include: Saskatoon Open Door Society presenting on immigrant health and cultural bridging, Sexual Health Centre Saskatoon speaking about services and common sexual health issues faced by vulnerable populations, and the Alvin Buckwold Child Development Program discussing their programs and referral process.

September Student Info Sessions

 

September 16th: CHEP Good Food Inc. – a presentation facilitated by Stefanie from CHEP about their programs, services & food security in Saskatoon

September 23rd: Saskatoon’s Homelessness Action Plan – a presentation facilitated by Chris Randall from Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP)

To register, please sign up on the Scheduler.

For more information about Student Info Sessions contact our Volunteer Coordinator.

Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life

The Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life is a national awareness and fundraising event that takes place every year in communities all across Canada. Funds raised support direct programs and services for Canadians living with HIV/AIDS in their communities. SWITCH is proud to participate in the 2017 Scotiabank AIDS Walk for Life on September 10th – we invite you to show your support and join or sponsor the SWITCH Team.

Over 65,000 people in Canada are living with HIV. This is more than ever before, and more than 1 in 5 of them don’t even know it. In Saskatchewan, the rate of HIV infection is more than double the national average. When you have HIV, life gets a lot harder. 

Your participation in the Scotiabank AIDS Walk will raise funds and demonstrate visible support for people in your community who are living with HIV. All of the money raised from the AIDS Walk for Life goes directly to HIV/AIDS education, information, prevention and programming in Saskatoon and surrounding areas.

REGISTER – Register to walk as part of the SWITCH Team!

DONATE – Sponsor yourself, a walker, or the SWITCH Team. Or, you can just make a general donation. All Donations are eligible for an official tax receipt. 

WALK – It’s great to be there with our extended family and to take part in an important cause.  To make a difference in the lives of those infected or affected by HIV/AIDS.  To celebrate life and remember our losses. 

Learn More: www.scotiabankaidswalk.ca/saskatoon

Date: Sunday September 10th, 2017 

Start Location: Roxy Theatre, 320 20th Street West 

Host Organizations: AIDS Saskatoon and OUTSaskatoon 

Important Times:

  • 12:30 pm – Registration 
  • 1:00 pm – Opening Ceremonies
  • 1:30 pm – Walk Start
  • Awards & giveaways to follow