| Volunteer Position Description |
Through our services and programs, we work towards the elimination of violence and discrimination, the promotion of equity for achieving true equality, and fostering inclusion for all.
Currently, we are seeking dedicated individuals to join our telephone support team for people with disabilities.
What will your tasks be?
- Provide active, confidential, and personalized listening services.
- Guide and support individuals with disabilities towards accessible and appropriate emergency assistance resources.
- Provide tailored support to individuals experiencing situations of violence.
Please note that volunteers engaging in this action to build safe, equitable, and egalitarian communities will receive specialized training for intervention.
To apply, please contact us at aide@ineeipsh.org or call us at 514-382-0310 extension 604.
Who are we?
We are the l'Institut National pour l'Équité, l'Égalité et l'Inclusion des personnes en situation de handicap (INÉÉI-PSH). Our institute is committed to promoting equity, equality, and inclusion for all, regardless of age, gender, or ethnocultural background. As part of our Support and Psychosocial Intervention Program against violence and discrimination, we have launched a brand-new service called InterAidance.
What is InterAidance?
InterAidance is our rapid response to the needs of people with disabilities. We act as a vital channel for information sharing, referrals, as well as support and assistance services. Our goal is to provide comprehensive and tailored assistance, both online and over the phone. We have assembled a team of volunteers trained in our Intersectionnal framework (ADS+1 and 2MDH-PPH approach), which recognizes the diverse abilities and multiple disabilities of people with disabilities. |
| On/Off Campus |
Off-campus (Montreal) |
| Position Type |
Volunteer opportunity |
| Location |
Work from home |
| Address |
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| Neighborhood/Area |
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| Contact with Clients? |
Direct volunteering with clients |
| Volunteer Tasks |
Accompaniment, Active Listening / Counselling, Advocacy, Caregiving, Customer Service / Reception, – Other (enter below) |
| Volunteer Tasks (Other) |
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| French required? |
No |
| Volunteer Position Requirements |
French or English speaking, any other linguistic skills are a valuable asset that can enhance communication and understanding in a multicultural and diverse context. |
| 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 |
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| Time Commitment |
Morning, Afternoon, Evening |
| Hours per Week |
3 |
| Training provided? |
Yes |
| Other Benefits |
Other (please specify) |
| Benefits (Other) |
Training in intersectionnality and counselling |
| Application Procedure |
Email organization contact |
| Application Contact Information |
aide@ineeipsh.org |
| Application Deadline |
2025-06-16 00:00:00 |
| Application Material Required |
Résumé |
| Additonal Application Information / Comments |
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