Volunteer at the Women S Resource Center

Volunteer at the Women’s Resource Center! UMC Room 416 phone: 303-492-5713 Contact: Natalie Ziemba, Volunteer Coordinator [email protected]

Training Schedule:

 Saturday September 26 th 8:30– 4:30 in UMC 382

 Sunday September 27 th 10:00 - 3:00 in UMC 382

Requirements/ responsibilities

 Interest in women’s issues  Commitment to diversity, gender equity, and social justice  Completion of the volunteer application  One on one meeting with volunteer coordinator  Attend volunteer meetings once a week  Time commitment of 3-6 hours per week  Two day volunteer training required  Individual meetings once a semester with the volunteer coordinator

Benefits

 Professional development and networking opportunities  Opportunities to transform concerns into action  Find a sense of community in the fun women centered environment  Engage in an active learning environment  Volunteer appreciation activities **NOTE**  Please Return Application by Wednesday September 21st at the latest!  Make sure to schedule a meeting with the volunteer coordinator when you turn in your application

Women’s Resource Center VOLUNTEER - Job Description

The Volunteer Program at the WRC is an essential component in fulfilling the Center’s mission, and offers a mutually beneficial relationship. Volunteers allow the WRC to help create a campus environment where women will thrive by providing resources and collaborating on a variety of projects. The program also gives volunteers the opportunity to learn about and engage in gender equity and social justice work, as well as develop important leadership, networking, and professional skills.

I. VOLUNTEER CONDITIONS  Position is unpaid  Position is selected and supervised by the Volunteer Coordinator and Associate Director  3 - 6 hours/week  Mandatory initial two day training is required and offered fall semester

II. QUALIFICATIONS  Necessary qualifications o Interest in women’s issues o Commitment to diversity, gender equity, and social justice o Dependability  Helpful qualifications o Volunteer experience o Communication and active listening skills o Community building experience

III. BENEFITS  Professional development and networking opportunities  Fun, woman-centered environment  Opportunities to transform concerns into action  Volunteer appreciation activities  Participate in an active learning community

IV. RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES  Attend mandatory weekly volunteer training meetings  Learn about campus and community resources to effectively provide resources and referrals, answer questions, and help people find information in the WRC  Help keep the center staffed and open during business hours as well as help with the day- to-day functions of the Center. This includes staffing the volunteer desk and answering the main telephone.  Promote the WRC on campus by staffing information tables, distributing flyers, buttons and handbooks, chalking and general marketing to the campus community  Volunteers will be matched with a student staff member and focus their work on either programming or outreach  Assist with work needed to keep the resource library organized and current  Additional tasks as given by Volunteer Coordinator WRC VOLUNTEER APPLICATION Name: ______Phone: ______Address: ______E-mail: ______Date: ______Birthdate: ______Major: ______Expected Graduation: ______

Why are you interested in volunteering at the Women’s Resource Center? Please be specific.

Why do you think it is important to have a Women’s Resource Center on campus?

What do you hope to gain, and what interests do you hope to develop, from a volunteer experience with the WRC?

What skills can you contribute to the WRC? Describe your experience with women’s groups or other advocacy organizations. Describe any previous volunteer experience.

What extra-curricular or non-job-related activities would you be involved in while also volunteering with the WRC?

What languages, if any other than English, do you speak?

How many hours can you contribute to the WRC per week on average?

Can you attend the next scheduled volunteer training? (September 26 & 27)

What length of a commitment can you make to the WRC?

Do you check your e-mail regularly? Is this the best way to contact you?

Please return this form to the WRC. You will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for your interest!

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