1515 Rebecca Street, Suite 227, Oakville ON, L6L 5G8 Administration: 905-825-3622 Toll Free: 1-877-268-8416 TTY: 905-825-3743 Fax: 905-825-3755 24 Hour Crisis Line: 905-875-1555 Website: www.savisofhalton.org Email: [email protected]
Volunteer Opportunities and Application Form
Volunteer Opportunities:
Non-Frontline Training (16+): . Complete the SAVIS 1 day non-frontline training; . Spread awareness of sexual violence and the services of SAVIS throughout the Halton Region by staffing the information booth at least once per month: o The SAVIS booth travels to many different locations throughout the year (e.g. Malls, schools, Chapters, open houses, Burlington Women’s show, Seniors Expo); o The amount of time at a booth can vary between 2 hours up to 8 hours. For longer events multiple volunteers will be scheduled for different shifts; . Assist staff in the creation of new handouts or flyers for distribution and/or prepare booth packages for upcoming events; . Commitment: Staff 1 information booth per month for 6 months – 1 year. Next training: Contact SAVIS for dates
Frontline Training (18+) . Complete the SAVIS 40 hour in-class (with online components) frontline training; . Support survivors of sexual violence working on the SAVIS 24 hour support and crisis line; . Report support and crisis line statistics to the volunteer coordinator; . Assist group facilitators during SAVIS groups (e.g. Spanish women’s group, multicultural women’s group, Women’s Wellness groups at the Vanier Centre for Women in Milton); . Office reception/administration; . Commitment: 16 hours/month working on the SAVIS support line for a minimum of 1 year. Next training: Contact SAVIS for dates
All volunteers . Required attendance at monthly volunteer meetings. At the monthly meetings you will gather to interact with other volunteers and gain professional development through presentations from other community agencies or from the staff at SAVIS. (Every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6:30 PM-8:30 PM); . Attendance at SAVIS volunteer events such as the Annual General Meeting/Volunteer Appreciation event; . Support SAVIS in our fundraising and event initiatives such as the Take Back the Night Committee, LunaFest and/or bingo; . Office support (e.g. preparing resources for distribution, paper shredding). . Must not have accessed SAVIS’ client services within the last year (support line, accompaniments, counselling, groups etc.)
S AVIS is committed to a membership that reflects the diversity within the community. We encourage women of all ages, abilities, backgrounds and sexual orientations to apply. Volunteer Application
Date:
Name:
Address:
City & Postal Code:
Email:
Phone:
Emergency Contact Name & Phone:
Please answer the following questions as thoroughly as possible.
1. How did you hear about SAVIS?
2. Which volunteer opportunity are you interesting in applying for (may choose both options):
Non-Frontline (1 day training)
Frontline (40 hour training)
3. Please place an X beside the days and times you are available to volunteer:
Morning Afternoon Evening Overnight (Frontline Only) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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a. Do you anticipate any changes to your schedule in the upcoming future?
4. Why do you want to volunteer with SAVIS and what do you hope to achieve for yourself through volunteering with us?
5. Describe 2 skills that you will bring to volunteering at SAVIS?
6. SAVIS works from an anti-racist/anti-oppression feminist framework. What is your understanding of these terms and framework?
7. What is your understanding of violence against women and sexual violence?
a. What are the causes of sexual violence?
Page | 3 8. Have you had experience volunteering anywhere else? If yes, where and what was your role?
a. Why did you leave?
9. SAVIS is a pro-choice organization which means we believe that women should be offered all pregnancy options and information (e.g. abortion, pregnancy support, adoption etc.) in a supportive and non- judgemental manner. Do you have any concerns offering pro-choice options?
Yes / No (please circle or bold)
10. At SAVIS we believe in having a diverse pool of volunteers and staff members and we actively conduct outreach to diverse and marginalized communities in the Halton Region. Do you have any concerns working with, or speaking to, women from diverse groups (i.e. LGB women, Trans women/men, women of colour)?
11. Can you speak/write any languages other than English?
Page | 4 Please include 2 references (Person and/or professional):
1. Name:
Relationship:
Phone:
Email:
2. Name:
Relationship:
Phone:
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Our Mission: “Dedicated to ending sexual violence and fostering a safe, supportive, just and equitable society”
Each volunteer is required to:
1. Complete and sign this application.
2. Sign an Oath of Confidentiality prior to the onset of training.
3. Adhere to policies and procedures of the Centre.
4. Commit to staffing the SAVIS booth at a minimum of one event per month (non-frontline volunteers) or 16 hours on the SAVIS 24 hour support and crisis line (frontline volunteers)
5. Successfully complete SAVIS’ one-day non-frontline training or the SAVIS 40 hour frontline training
I, ______have read the mission statement above and agree to the outlined requirements of volunteering at SAVIS.
Signature: ______
Date: ______
Witness: ______
Please submit this application to the SAVIS volunteer coordinator at [email protected] or via mail to the following address: 1515 Rebecca Street, Suite 227, Oakville ON, L6L 5G8
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