Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Gay Help Wanted: Earn Money, Support HIV Testing for Gay and Bisexual Men in Denver

Colorado's Social Network Testing Project aims to enlist gay and bisexual men in the greater Denver area to recruit their friends and partners to get tested for HIV.

Potential recruiters receive $50 in gift card incentives for a first interview. There is no obligation to continue with the program after the first interview. The goal is to identify and recruit gay and bisexual men who are well-connected to other gay and bisexual men through in-person and online social networks.

Men who choose to become recruiters for the program are given personalized vouchers in paper and digital formats to give to other men. When other men bring in a recruiter's vouchers to get an HIV test, both the recruiter and the person bringing in the voucher receive $20 in gift card incentives.

In this way, the program seeks to improve the quality of life of many gay and bisexual men while also helping the community increase its overall knowledge and awareness of HIV status.

Recruiters participate on a voluntary basis and can end service with the project at any time, and for any reason.

Gift cards available as incentives typically include: King Soopers, Jamba Juice, Subway Restaurants, Starbucks, Target, Chipotle, iTunes, and others.

Anyone with questions about the project or would like to schedule a recruiter interview can contact Chris at 720-539-9760.