Peer Support Volunteer
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 6-month commitment, 1 shift per week (minimum 3 hours per week).
