- VOLUNTEERING -

Thank you for your interest in our agency and the opportunities it has to offer.

All volunteers are required to go through a training, which consists of 8 sessions, a total of 36 hours. The training covers topics such as; effects of violence on women/children, oppression, feminism philosophies, legal/mental health issues, multicultural issues etc. Training occurs in the spring and fall and is for 8 sessions. It is an extensive and amazing training. You receive a certificate for completing the 40 hours.

We have many different programs to volunteer in; crisis line, children's recreation, fundraising, public education, administration. We ask for a commitment of 3.5 to 4 hours a week in the program you select to volunteer in. Volunteer opportunities are available at Anselma House or Haven House.

If interested, we complete an application on the phone, then a face to face interview and go from there. All volunteers are asked to hand in a police check once they are accepted as a volunteer.
"YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE"
'Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region Volunteer Program' is open to men and women, 20 years and older, who have successfully completed our agency volunteer training and orientation. Training is held two times a year - Fall and Spring.

For information on volunteering, contact volunteer program at Women’s Crisis Services at Haven House (519) 653-2289

Crisis Line Volunteer

  • Responsible for answering 24-hour crisis line, providing emotional support to callers, providing callers with information and/or referrals; books Outreach appointments, assists with admin tasks, and screens people at the door.

  • Assists with residents' needs, i.e., medication, bus passes, cabs and with intake and discharge.

  • Follows proper security procedures of residents, visitors, donations, etc.

  • Commitment of 4 hours/week for at least one year.


Children's Recreation Volunteer

  • Assists rec worker in providing a safe, fun, violence-free experience for children ages infant to teen.

  • Commitment of 3 hours per week for 1 year after completing required training (provided by shelter).


Administrative Support Volunteer

  • Assists with receiving, screening & directing incoming calls, answers general inquiries.

  • Welcomes and directs visitors.

  • Assists in updating & maintaining donor list, photocopying and assembling material for distribution.

  • Commitment of 4 hour/week, or as agreed on, for at least one year.


Board Volunteers

  • The board is responsible for setting policies that govern the agency. As a member of our Board of Directors, your primary role would be to contribute in drawing a picture of the future, which acts as a focus and context for provision of services. Board members demonstrate a commitment to the mission & practise collaborative decision making.


Fundraising & Public Education

  • Tending agency booth at speaking engagements/workshops

  • Speaking engagements in the community, (ie) church, schools, other agencies

  • Support through attending events, (ie) golf tournament, gala, gift wrapping

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