Volunteering

Introduction

Thank you for your interest in our agency and the volunteer opportunities it has to offer. All program volunteers are required to attend a training, which consists of 8 sessions totaling 25 hours. The training not only prepares volunteers for their role, it educates them about: the causes of violence against women, power and control, oppression, racism, effects of abuse on women and children, safety planning and listening. The training offers valuable insight for people interested in volunteering in a shelter environment. Upon completion of the training volunteers receive a certificate of participation.

Program Volunteer Positions

Crisis Line and Residential Support

Child and Youth Recreation

Food and Nutrition (limited space)

Public Education

Training

All program volunteers must complete the full 25 hour training.
We ask for a commitment of at least 2 hours every other week in the program you select to volunteer in. Volunteer opportunities are available at Anselma House or Haven House.

Note: At this time there are no openings for Crisis Line and Residential Support Volunteers at Anselma House in Kitchener.

Non-Program Volunteering

Non-program volunteers need to complete a shorter training program and the time commitment varies depending on the time of year.

Fundraising Comittee

Special Events

Next Steps

If you are interested in volunteering please contact the volunteer coordinator by clicking here.

An application form and more information regarding the next training and available positions will be emailed to you.
After reading over the received information the next step is to print off the application form and mail, fax or email it back to the Volunteer Coordinator. Contact information will be on the application. Once your application is received you will contacted to set up an interview.