North End Women’s Centre offers volunteer opportunities that focus on the current skills of volunteers and the development of new skills. Volunteers are offered opportunities in the following areas:
- Board Members set the direction of the Centre by overseeing the programs, policy, personnel, financial, fundraising, capital and assets of North End Women’s Centre.
- Drum Keepers coordinate, participate and facilitate weekly drumming circles.
- General Volunteers’ roles are skill specific to the Volunteer. General Volunteer areas can include working in the Up Shoppe, Self Care Days, food preparation, art/music classes, etc.
- Newsletter Volunteers work with the newsletter staff support to research and develop articles, layout, design and mail out. There are four issues per year.
- Special Event Volunteer positions are usually one-time commitments for specific events. These events could include hosting the Annual General Meeting, workshops, trainings, fundraising events, etc.
Volunteer Appreciation Dinner, February 2011
- The right to be treated with respect as a co-worker and not just free help.
- The right to suitable participation with consideration of your abilities and interests.
- The right to know as much as possible about NEWC, its policies, procedures, issues and programs.
- The right to be involved in a variety of experiences and activities.
- The right to have responsible and clearly presented training when needed.
- The right to be heard and to make suggestions.
- The right to participate in planning work of NEWC.
- The right to be recognized for your contribution to NEWC and the women’s movement.
Volunteer Responsibilities – Your Commitment to NEWC
- Read, understand and support the vision and mission statements North End Women’s Centre.
- Maintain confidentiality of information gathered while working at NEWC (where applicable).
- Maintain accurate timesheets reflecting the hours spent volunteering.
- Take your commitment seriously by showing up and completing tasks or informing staff if you cannot do so.
- Endeavor to stay informed of NEWC’s activities and issues, and ask to participate in those things which interest you.
- Voice your own ideas and opinions openly and honestly.
- Participate in Decision Making.
- Care and respect yourself and others, recognizing the skills available among us.
- Recognize your own and others’ limitations and boundaries.
Student Placements
Student Placement opportunities are available at NEWC in the Counseling Program, CED Program, Administration/ Reception, and Retail Program. NEWC is committed to supporting students performing fieldwork, and offers on-site experience with supervision, evaluations, and references.