Movers/Drivers

Secteur d’activité: Santé et services sociaux

Shelter Movers is a national, volunteer-powered charitable organization that provides moving and storage services at no cost to women and children experiencing abuse.We collaborate with local businesses and community agencies in Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver and Halifax to support families transitioning to a life free of violence. The Montreal chapter will launch in the summer 2020. Volunteer Movers are the core of the organization by assisting in each of the three types of moves: Urgent Exit, Escorted Move, and Resettlement Move. In a group of 2-4 movers, volunteers will load/unload client’s belongings into cargo van and transport client to predetermined location. 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 is only 2-4 hours, and you can sign up for as many moves as you would like. However, we encourage a minimum of 2 moves a month

25 bénévoles recherchés

Tâches

Major Responsibilities
Meet other moves at arranged time and place
Move Client’s belongings in and out of vehicles
Transport client’s personal belongings to pre-determined location. (Client’s children may be present on some moves)
May be required to help pack last minute items into boxes
Respect for Client confidentiality and provide trauma informed care
Continuously conduct risk assessments throughout move
Maintain communication with all movers during move

Time Requirements: flexible scheduling, approx. 4-8 hours per month
(weekday availability an Asset!)

Compétences recherchées

- Passion for Shelter Movers’ mission of supporting women and children fleeing violence and abuse
- Tact, discretion, high maturity level and good judgment
- 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

Avantage/ce que l’on offre :

- You’ll have the opportunity to make a positive impact helping women and families transition away from violence and abuse.
- You’ll gain hands-on experience on the front lines of our organization, providing moving and storage services for our clients.
- You’ll receive training in preparation for your role and have access to ongoing training opportunities.
- You’ll work with a great team of passionate volunteers and supporters.
- After 3 months of satisfactory service a confirmation of volunteering can be provided. After 6 months, we’d be happy to provide a personalized reference letter.

Horaire du poste bénévole :

Time Requirements: flexible scheduling, approx. 4-8 hours per month
(weekday availability an Asset!)