APAC has been working together with some top of the line organizations in the industry for various PPP (Public Private Partnership) initiatives. APAC in collaboration with TBSS and TATA Tele Services has launched a toll free helpline, 1800-419-1800 for People Living with HIV. Tata Business Support Services (TBSS) provides the daily management of the call center hub for the helpline. TATA Teleservises (TTSL) provides the toll free number through the Tata Indicom Network. This helpline provides general as well as specialized information on HIV/ AIDS.

In collaboration with Ashok Leyland APAC has established a health center in Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu for truckers and helpers. Arogya Health Center provides STI care and treatment to the target group. It also caters to the general health problems. It is a transition model which is helping in sustaining the Industrial Intervention Program by RIDS.

If your organization wishes to support APAC’s programs as a part of your Corporate Social Responsibility you are most welcome. Please get in touch with us at apacvhs@gmail.com with your proposal. We will be happy to be associated with you. You may also send it by post to APAC- VHS, TTTI Post, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Adyar, Chennai- 600 113, Tamilnadu, INDIA.

Internship Opportunities

APAC offers internship opportunities to students who are willing to learn and get involved with the prevention and care activities of APAC. We provide a platform for young people to discover and develop their potential in the HIV/ AIDS sector. Candidate should be able to illustrate passion and extraordinary commitment to work in HIV/AIDS prevention and care activities. The application for an internship should be supported by the candidate’s college, school or related institution. 

To apply, submit a CV/ resume along with the covering letter addressed to the Project Director at apacvhs@gmail.com . You may also send it by post to APAC- VHS, TTTI Post, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Adyar, Chennai- 600 113, Tamilnadu, INDIA.

We have very limited opportunities at APAC, and will therefore contact you as and when a suitable opportunity arises. Thank you for your interest in our work.

Please read the internship experience of a 10th grader:

Date : 5th March, 2008
Time : 4:05 p.m.
Venue: APAC, VHS, Adyar

I am Shruti Kamath. I am sitting here in APAC and wondering how I reached here…..

My mind reels back to 12 Dec, 2008 - My first day at APAC. I stood in front of VHS hospital not knowing where to go. After asking few people I finally reached the APAC office. All jittery and excited, I didn't know what to expect - a proper disciplined office background or a calm friendly place? With these contrasting thoughts I entered the office.

As soon as I entered I met Ms Jismy who greeted me with a smile. Then I felt relaxed to notice that the place matched well with the second expectation. And I was thankful for it. That same day I was roped into writing the minutes of an editorial board meeting. In the meeting, other friendly APAC staff involved me in their discussions. Now that I think about it, this was the best way to start.

As I started working here, I learned more about APAC. It is a project of VHS, set up with financial assistance from the US Agency for International Development (USAID) to control the spread of HIV and bring about behavior change among various sections of people in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. It organizes several intervention programs among high risk populations, conducts research on various issues related to HIV and has even set up a toll free helpline recently for PLHIV. APAC project, now in its 14th year, is in its third phase, which will last till 2012.

Here I learned what the real office life is all about. I am extremely lucky because not everyone gets similar opportunities when they are still in school….doing their 10th board!!!

Yes, I am an intern working in APAC for past three months. I come to APAC every (almost!) Thursday and Friday straight from my school. After giving five of my IGCSE exams I informed my school about working with an NGO. Always encouraging us to learn by experience, the school arranged this opportunity. And here I am….

Some students may ask how I manage both the internship and studies. I work only two days a week. Plus, our school allows me to leave early to reach APAC and provides several self study periods to catch up with the lost time. The experience I get here teaches time management and discipline which will help me in my exams.

Internships teach what books can't teach - quick decision making, good working habits, social skills and a lot more minute skills, difficult to pin point, but which are extremely important. And you also gain lot of knowledge, just by observation. Therefore, it is important for schools to provide internship since it is an experience that will help students throughout their lifetime. After all, isn't education a lot about experience? Thank you APAC.

Volunteers

The best contribution you can make to the society is your time. If you are looking forward to associate with a social organization to fulfill your desire of working with the society, then this can be your first step.

To be a volunteer with APAC, you can send your CV/ resume mentioning your area of interest and the amount of time you can invest along with a covering letter to apacvhs@gmail.com . You may also send it by post to APAC- VHS, TTTI Post, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Adyar, Chennai- 600 113, Tamilnadu, INDIA.

We have very limited opportunities at APAC, and will therefore contact you as and when a suitable opportunity arises. Thank you for your interest in our work.