Programs and Projects - Volunteer Program

Springtide Resources recognizes the important contributions and opportunities volunteers bring to our work. Volunteers work collaboratively with our staff and Board to meet the program priorities of Springtide Resources.

Volunteers can contribute to our work in a variety of ways including:

Board of Directors membership
Peer education working with Disabilities and Deaf Women’s Program; Immigrant and Refugee Women’s Program; or the Young Women’s Program
Trainers
Program or project support
Student placement
Office support
Publications and resource support

What will you gain?

Build your leadership, training, team building and other skills
Increase your knowledge of anti-oppression and social justice issues
Share your stories, knowledge and skills
Network with other organizations and build your resume
Have fun and meet wonderful people
Make a big contribution to your community and other communities!

What will we offer?

Orientation and training
Ongoing training and support
Variety of opportunities

For more information about current volunteer opportunities at Springtide Resources, please contact our Volunteer Program at 416-968-3422, ext. 23.

Student Placement Opportunities:

Springtide Resources accepts application from students looking for placements as part of their curriculum. Past students have come from George Brown College's Assaulted Women's and Children's Counsellor/Advocate program (AWCCA), Ryerson University, and University of Toronto.

While the focus of the student placement role will be working with the Immigrant & Refugee Women Connecting for Change Program, a range of opportunities will be provided to ensure a meaningful practicum experience.

1. Immigrant and Refugee Women Connecting for Change Program

Peer Trainer Component
·       Participate in outreach activities.
·       Attend community workshops, providing support and debriefing to Peer Trainers.
·       Co-facilitate monthly Peer Trainer meetings.

Volunteer Training
·       Assist in facilitation and organizations of trainings for IRWCCP volunteers

Community Partnerships and Collaborations
·       Organize meetings with agencies throughout the city to learn about their services (i.e. VAW), the communities they support, the languages they serve, etc
·       Participate in various community partnerships and collaborations such as: Support Services/Cultural Issues Committee, No One is Illegal ‘Shelter, Sanctuary, Status’ and ‘Education Not Deportation’ campaigns, and a range of other time-limited projects.
·       Assist in developing new program and agency partnerships.

2. Women with Disabilities and Deaf Women Program

Peer Trainers Component
·       Attend community workshops, providing support and debriefing to Peer Trainers.
·       Attend bi-monthly Peer Trainer meetings as required.

Service Provider Training
·       Work with Education and Outreach Mentor to explore and engage in outreach activities.
·       Observe service provider trainings on issues related to Disability, Violence and Accommodation

Community Partnerships and Collaborations
·       Assist in developing new program and agency partnerships as it relates to the WWD/DW Program.

3. Young Women's Program

(During summer months only, if student is 25 years of age or younger)
· Assist in outreach of Program’s activities
· Co-facilitate workshop with Youth Leader.

4. General Office Work as required

Funder / Funding Information:
United Way Toronto

Associated Staff: Tel: 416-968-3422 x 23 | Email: lparas@womanabuseprevention.com

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