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 |
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Contact with Clients? |
Direct volunteering with clients |
Volunteer Tasks |
Transportation |
Volunteer Tasks (Other) |
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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 |
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Time Period |
Rolling basis |
Start Date |
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End date |
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Length of Commitment Expected |
1-2 moves per month |
Time Commitment |
Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Weekend |
Hours per Week |
4 |
Training provided? |
Yes |
Other Benefits |
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Benefits (Other) |
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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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Additonal Application Information / Comments |
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