Volunteering at Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis

Individuals 18 years of age and older are encouraged to complete a volunteer application form.

Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis recruits volunteers with:

• A strong commitment to ending violence against women and children in all its forms
• A commitment to working within a feminist, anti-racist/anti oppression framework
• A commitment to working within a framework of gender-based feminist analysis of violence against women and children and hold an understanding of oppression, abuse and violence
• A commitment to women’s right to live free of violence
• A desire to work to eliminate barriers that prevent women’s equality and toward the equitable inclusion of all women
• A clear commitment to supporting women’s choices and respecting women for who they are
• A desire to be involved with an organization committed to honouring diversity

Requirements:

• A willingness to successfully complete the Volunteer Training and Orientation Program
• A time commitment of 4 hours per week and a minimum six month to one year volunteer commitment
• An understanding of the team model approach and working in a collaborative environment
• A clear understanding of the security requirements of the shelter and program environments and following confidentiality policies and guidelines

We encourage women who have had support through Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis to consider volunteering with us. We do ask that you wait one year, following the completion of your receiving support, before applying to volunteer.

How do I become a volunteer?
Volunteer Training is offered twice a year, in the spring and fall.
Volunteer Training is offered twice a year, in the spring and fall. Potential new volunteers must fill out an application form and send it to our Volunteer Coordinator who will then contact you for an interview. Click on the Apply Now link to fill out your appliation online (this is the fastest way to get the application to our volunteer coordinator. Our application is also available in PDF file format. To print out an application, please click here.

Call 519-836-6831 ext 229 for additional information and the next training dates.