Overview of the General Volunteering/Resource Centre
The North Shore Women’s Centre works to improve the social, economic, legal and political status of women, and to encourage and support self-empowerment by acting as a resource and catalyst for change, from feminist perspectives. The organization runs a drop-in resource centre and offers a wide range of programs and services. We serve a wide range of individuals from diverse backgrounds across the community. Volunteer positions are open to those who identify as women or have experienced gender-based oppression.
A Resource Centre Volunteer is a dynamic position with a wide variety of responsibilities that can be tailored to each volunteers’ strengths and interests. They are responsible for being the first face of the centre and help direct clients and visitors to the appropriate staff member, accept and shelve donations, and more. Additionally, they may take on independent projects ranging from upkeep of the center to helping with particular projects or workshop, running errands, completing administrative tasks and more.
Volunteer shifts take place from either 9:30am-12:30pm, or 12:30pm-3:00pm, Monday to Thursday. Volunteers are expected to commit for a minimum of 6 months.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Welcome everyone who comes into the centre, inquire about their needs, and direct them to the appropriate staff person or resource.
• Accept and process donations for our food and toiletries program.
• Assist staff members with the day-to-day operation of the centre. This can include putting together bags of food and toiletries, provide clothing coupons, running errands, fundraising tasks, general centre upkeep, and community outreach.
• Help with set-up of resource centre activities, events, classes, and workshops as needed.
• Communicate about absences and changes in availability with staff in a timely manner.
We look forward to reviewing your application!
