The Women's Centre of Calgary

Volunteer & job description:

Peer support is trust-based support from trained volunteers that women provide to each other. Our peer support is: non-judgmental, non-therapeutic, delivered on a one-to-one basis. Peer support is available to women who need basic needs support, information about community resources, direction based on a question or concern, someone to listen.

Duties:

• Helping women who drop-in or phone by providing resource information and referrals to other agencies.
• Providing women with support (emotional) through active listening.
• Managing bookings for: workshops, legal advice clinics and one-on-one peer appointments.
• Keeping informed about the Women's Centre / community programs and upcoming events.
• Talking to women in general to facilitate social connections and to maintain an inclusive and a welcoming space for all women.
• Providing front desk reception and giving assistance with other work as needed.

Needed skills:

• Ability to work with a diverse range of women in a non-judgmental manner.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member.
• Participation in an initial orientation and ongoing training sessions.
• An interest in women's issues and in helping women.
• Good listening and communication skills.
• A willingness to work within the philosophy of the Women's Centre.

Time commitment:

Minimum of a 3-month commitment of one, 3-hour shift per week. 

Please note, a valid (<6 months) Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check is required for this role. The Women's Centre can support interested volunteers in obtaining this Check.