AIDS Project Worcester - Buddy Program Buddies at AIDS Project Worcester, Inc. are trained volunteers who provide emotional and practical support to persons living with HIV infection. Buddies have a willing ear, compassion, patience, and want to make a difference in the life of a person living with HIV infection. Each buddy relationship is different.
Most buddies work full time and have other family and social commitments.
Despite this, all buddies find time each week to meet or talk by telephone with their assigned APW consumer buddy. Going for a ride or to a movie. Meeting for a few hours of conversation or to watch television. Taking their buddy to an appointment. Visiting the hospital or other health care institution if their buddy is sick.