SAN DIEGO -- Being Alive San Diego is looking for people to volunteer in the many programs and services its provide to people living with HIV/AIDS in San Diego.

The organization's mission is to deliver quality and compassionate services to people affected by HIV/AIDS and to provide education to those in need.

Formed by six HIV-positive individuals in 1989 to address the need for “peer driven” support and services, Being Alive today is the longest running AIDS service organization in San Diego, serving more that 10,000 individuals every year.

Programs in need of volunteers include:

SAN DIEGO -- San Diego Pride is hoping that community members will help double the grant funds that it distributed to 14 community organizations last week.

After a successful 2012 pride season, the organization was able to grant $28,000 to the organizations, bringing Pride's community giving total to over $85,000 for the year.

SAN DIEGO -- Being Alive San Diego will hold an enormous yard sale of items donated by clients and community members on Saturday, Oct. 27, from 8 am to 1 pm.

The event will take place outside of the organizations offices, located at 4070 Centre St.

Proceeds from the sale will go to Being Alive’s Food Bank, called Daniel’s Pantry. With more than 350 clients each month, the monetary need is very high. Being Alive strives to ensure that none of their clients go hungry during the month.

SAN DIEGO -- Being Alive HIV/AIDS Services will conduct free HIV testing on Tuesdays at its Hillcrest office.

To sweeten the deal, the organization has teamed up with BabyCakes to offer an incentive for those who take advantage of the free testing offer.

Free HIV tests will be given on Tuesdays from 10 am to 2 pm. While appointments are preferred, walk-ins will be accepted as time allows. Those who with to make an appointment should call Being Alive at 619-291-1400.