Open Space Activities Volunteer
Every day, community members access the Women's Centre to access basic needs, to participate in free workshops, or to connect with others to feel a sense of belonging.
This volunteer role involves engaging community members in basic crafts or activities in the Open Space of the Centre. Crafts or activities can range from colouring, knitting/crochet, collage-making, creative writing, or another area of interest that volunteers would like to share!
This volunteer opportunity is in-person, onsite at the Women's Centre. Training will be provided onsite. Please sign up below for upcoming opportunities to help!
Role Duties:
- Setting up the craft or activity in the Open Space.
- Engaging with community members in the Open Space and helping them participate in the craft or activity.
- Offering support to those participating in the craft or activity.
- Keeping the Open Space tidy and tidying up at the end of your shift.
- Helping women get settled with what they came to the centre do – for example, using a computer, meeting with a peer support volunteer, hanging out for a few minutes, etc.
Needed Skills:
- Friendly, welcoming approach to meeting new people and in leading a craft or activity.
- Comfortable approaching and engaging community members in basic crafts and/or activities.
- Enjoy small talk with women in a non judgmental and supportive manner.
- Flexible and adaptable to changes in the environment.
Time Commitment: Minimum 3-month commitment, 1x weekly shift is preferable, during Centre Open Hours. Training will be provided during your first shift.
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Amanda at amanda@womenscentrecalgary.org.
