Volunteer With Us!
We always have volunteer opportunities at the Women’s Centre. Opportunities range from the casual sorting of clothes in the free store to becoming a Board Member.
Volunteers are a very special part of the Nelson & District Women’s Centre. We could not offer the range of support and services without the help and dedication of our volunteers.
What are the benefits of volunteering with us?
- help a great organization that’s supporting women and gender diverse individuals
- learn about your community
- share your gifts and develop skills in your areas of interest
- come to monthly potlucks and skills trainings, build your own sense of community and make new contacts. Connected people are healthy people!
- take our comprehensive volunteer training for free! Rooted in Community (RIC) is offered a few times a year.
- gain our undying appreciation for you!
To get involved send us an email to info@nelsonwomenscentre.com or phone 250-352-9916.
There are many different ways to volunteer. Some of the positions that we are always looking to fill include:
Drop-In Volunteer: Hold compassionate space, cook a nourishing meal, bake a delicious treat, connect with other women, sort donations and help out around the Centre. Completion of the RIC training is required to volunteer at the Drop-In.
Peer Counselling: Our peer counsellors meet one on one with women. Develop skills in reflective listening and experience in working in a counselling capacity. Peer counselling volunteers are required to apply for a free criminal records check through us.
Free Store Assistant: The free store is run out of the Women’s Centre and has clothing for adults and children. Working as an assistant entails receiving and sorting donations, organizing and rotating stock, and keeping the store space tidy and aesthetically pleasing.
Gardening: We have a beautiful garden space that always is in need of some care. Anything from harvesting herbs, to turning compost to picking weeds, watering and planting are all tasks we usually need help with. Depending on the season of course!
Library Assistant: Sorting and cataloguing books in our feminist library.
Child Care Worker: Providing onsite child care during specific events and meetings at the Women’s Centre. Volunteers need criminal record check.
Grant Researcher: Assist Women’s Centre staff in finding grant possibilities available to the Women’s Centre. This position can be done from outside of the Women’s Centre and has flexible hours.
Fundraising Committee: Help run events and campaigns to raise money for the important work that we do.
Special Event Assistant: Each year we offer special events and fundraising events. Assisting with these can involve helping with outreach/media, set-up, take-down, decorating, food, transportation and handing out information about the Women’s Centre.
We would love to have you come and volunteer with us!
“After receiving so much from the women’s centre in terms of food, clothes and emotional support, it’s such a blessing to be able to give back to this place.”