Volunteers Wanted
Peer Support Volunteers
Help make a positive difference in the Carleton University community, sign up to become a volunteer with our Centre. All volunteers will be provided with approximately 30+ hours of training on how to provide face-to-face confidential, anti-oppressive, survivor centered support to survivors of sexual violence. Volunteers will also be trained in how to educate others around sexual violence. This can be added to your co-curricular record and provides you with valuable skills and knowledge.
WHEN TO APPLY: This opportunity will is available starting in July of each year
Enhanced Assess, Acknowledge, Act (EAAA) Program Facilitator
Program Facilitators will be hired to deliver (in pairs) the Enhanced Assess, Acknowledge, Act (EAAA) Sexual Assault Resistance Education Program, an evidence-based sexual assault resistance education intervention for first year university women. The Program Facilitators will be supervised by Coordinator Sexual Assault Services, Equity Services and Alicia Poole, Staff Sergeant, Department of University Safety.
Program duties include: receiving training in the theoretical and empirical basis of this type of sexual assault education and the program content (including self-defense instruction); preparing for, practicing, and then delivering the 12-hour program (two to three times) in both the fall and winter semesters; organizing and setting up for each program session; having phone and email contact with students registered for the program; meeting regularly in person with the other facilitator(s) and team members completing program paperwork, and other duties as required.
Program Facilitators should be young women (i.e., <30) because best practice recommends that “expert peers” deliver the program. Facilitators must also be available for an intense 8-day training program.
Qualifications:
- Excellent interpersonal skills including excellent verbal skills
- Knowledge and comfort discussing sexual topics including sexual coercion and sexual assault
- Comfort and effectiveness in dealing with conflict
- Must be able to work as an effective team member
- Good judgment and problem solving skills
- Ability to deal well with stress and time pressures
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Flexible schedule as hours will vary each week
- Previous work/experience with violence against women issues would be an asset
- Previous work/experience as a facilitator/educator/group moderator would be an asset
- Driver’s license and access to a vehicle would be an asset
Program Facilitators:
Part-time employment
Hourly rate: $20/hr.
The hours worked will vary depending on the time of year, but would generally fall between 2 and 20 hours per week. The successful candidate must be available to work evenings and weekend hours during the fall and winter term, which is when the program is offered to students. Renewal may be possible based on performance and availability of funds. Other employment must be disclosed.
WHEN TO APPLY: Recruitment for these positions is to be determined.