2. The only national charity providing support for women living with HIV by women living with HIV

3. History Started 1987 By HIV+ women 2005 1600 service users range of services

5. Volunteering and Traineeships Volunteer work placements Personal development Training Part of the Positive Futures Partnership

6. Taking Part Ensure the voice of women living with HIV is heard Training and mentoring to take part in decision-making at local and national levels: Public Patient Involvement Forums Testimonies to Parliament

7. Recruitment Application form Interview Training and Induction Soft Outcomes Assessment Flexible Approach

8. What are the reasons for choosing Positively Women? Peer Support Multicultural Setting Acquiring and Utilising Skills Work Experience Feeling Valued Encouraging Individuals to grow

9. Quote from M “I feel I have been given the chance to use the skills I have. Having worked all my life, its not easy to just sit around and do nothing with my life in the UK, given that I am not allowed to be gainfully employed. I feel my contribution as a volunteer for PW is appreciated and this makes me regain self confidence.”

10. Summary Staff and Volunteers need Training in Working with Diversity The importance of Positive Role models Providing a supportive environment and at the same time encouraging women to move on

11. What really happens ….. When positive women get together…