Volunteer Opportunity

Transit Secours Region Montreal / Shelter Movers Montreal Region: Mover/Driver

Volunteer Position Description Position Summary: Movers and Drivers are core to the organization by assisting on each move. In a group of 2-7 movers, volunteers will load/unload the client’s belongings into a vehicle and transport the client to the predetermined location. Vehicles are provided for the move, and movers who have a valid driver’s license are welcome to register as drivers. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to make a big impact in a small amount of time. Each move varies from 3-5 hours. With our flexible volunteering model, you can sign up to volunteer on moves as per your availability. Responsibilities - Meet other movers at the arranged time and place - Work under the direction of a volunteer Lead Mover and Move Coordinator, and maintain communication with the Lead Mover and all other movers during move - Move client’s belongings in and out of vehicles, and transport client's personal belongings to a predetermined location (client's children may accompany some of the moves) - vehicles are provided - Liaise with the volunteer team, private security, and/or law enforcement - Continuously conduct risk assessments throughout a move - Maintain client confidentiality and provide trauma-informed care to all clients - Uphold Shelter Movers’ protocols and procedures - Work with private security and law enforcement (led by Lead Mover) when necessary Time commitment: Flexible scheduling. Time commitment is based on a per-move basis, with each move taking approximately 3-4 hours. Volunteers can work around their schedule and sign up for moves based on their availability. A minimum of 1-2 moves a month, or 4-8 hours per month, is encouraged. This is an unpaid volunteer position.
On/Off Campus Off-campus (Montreal)
Position Type Volunteer opportunity
Location Other (please specify address)
Address various locations throughout Montreal
Neighborhood/Area
Contact with Clients? Direct volunteering with clients
Volunteer Tasks Transportation
Volunteer Tasks (Other)
French required? No
Volunteer Position Requirements Essential skills & knowledge: - Passion for Shelter Movers’ mission of supporting women and children fleeing violence and abuse - Tact, discretion, high maturity level and good judgement - Ability to protect client confidentiality and provide trauma-informed care to clients - Awareness of appropriate boundaries, compassion fatigue, and self-care - Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds - No previous education is required - A long-term interest in the Violence Against Women (VAW) sector an asset - Ability to speak additional languages an asset As a mover, no drivers license is required. Movers who have a valid driver’s license are welcome to register as drivers. If you are interested in being a driver, you will be asked to provide a scanned copy of your driver’s license. Shelter Movers primarily operates through car-share vehicles and trucks. Other requirements: Shelter Movers volunteers must be at least 18 years of age, complete an interview process, sign a confidentiality agreement, complete and pass a police reference check, and attend a Trauma-Informed Care Orientation session.
Open to students in all degrees and disciplines? Yes
Targeted Degrees and Disciplines
Time Period Rolling basis
Start Date
End date
Length of Commitment Expected 1-2 moves per month
Time Commitment Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Weekend
Hours per Week 4
Training provided? Yes
Other Benefits
Benefits (Other)
Application Procedure Email organization contact
Application Contact Information volunteer.mtl@sheltermovers.com
Application Deadline 2024-12-31 00:00:00
Application Material Required
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