Last Updated: 2010-01-09 11:24:18

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Being involved with the Women's Centre can be a rewarding experience. It’s a great opportunity to meet other women who share common experiences and goals. The Centre has many different kinds of volunteer jobs. Come in and help us to find one that best suits your interests and the time that you have available.

Philosophy of The Volunteer Program

We welcome volunteers who are interested in participanting in a range of activities and appreciate the energy, enthusiasm and commitment they bring to the Centre. Volunteers at the Northwestern Ontario Women's Centre have the opportunity to be involved in many of the Centre's activities.

Volunteer Jobs

Resource Assistance Volunteer

• Organize and maintain an accurate catalogue of the resource material.
• Enter the data into the computer.
• Contact ministries and agencies who provide free publications and have the Centre placed on the mailing list.
• Filing resources.
• Reorganize and maintain the pamphlet rack by contacting agencies for updated pamphlets and materials.
• Check out and call for overdue books and materials.

Information and Referral Volunteer

• Greet women who visit the Centre, making them feel as comfortable as possible.
• Answer questions and requests by telephone and in person about local services available for women.
• Complete log book for each call and visit.
• Help to provide a safe, supportive atmosphere for women to access information, resources and support.

Membership of the Board of Directors

• Attend monthly Board meetings.
• Volunteer time to a sub committee.
• Help to make decisions about the Centre.

Good Food Box Volunteer

• Help sort and pack the produce.
• Be a host site! Get a group of friends and neighbours together to enjoy this opportunity.
• Help deliver the produce to neighbourhood sites.
• Help produce the monthly newsletter.
• Contribute recipes and cooking tips to the monthly newsletter.
• Donate to help subsidize the program.

Court Watch Program Volunteer

• Attend training sessions explaining the court system, key players in court, woman abuse issues and how to use the survey tool to gather data.
• Attend and observe domestic violence court cases (approx 6-10 hours per month)
• Complete the survey tool during the trial and hand in completed surveys to the Court Watch Coordinator.
• Attend a monthly support meeting to connect with other volunteers, discuss experiences and explore training needs.

If you are looking for a way to use or expand your skills, feel free to drop by the Centre. If you decide to volunteer, we will arrange for an orientation session.