Movers/Drivers - Help Survivors of Abuse

Secteur d’activité: Santé et services sociaux

Shelter Movers offers free moving and storage services to survivors of domestic violence. In teams of 2 to 7 volunteers, the drivers are responsible for transporting objects and helping with the move. We provide insurance and rental vehicles (car, van or truck). Note that our customers are present during the moves and may be accompanied by their children and/or animals.

50 bénévoles recherchés | Durée de l’implication 3 months

Tâches

- Collect the rental vehicle (for drivers only).
- Meet the team at an agreed time and place.
- Transport the goods to a predetermined location.
- Maintain communication with movers and other volunteers.
- Respect client confidentiality.
- Be aware of the importance of empathy during interactions with customers.
- Where applicable, work with private security services and police services

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

Exigences (VAJ, Voiture, formation de base) :

- Be 18 years and older.
- For drivers: Be 21 years old and hold a class 5 license (or equivalent if outside QC).
- Be able to lift at least 20 pounds. Be able to lift boxes and furniture with the help of other movers.
- Be a reliable person. Ability to remain calm in potentially stressful situations. Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes.

Avantage/ce que l’on offre :

Contribution significative à la communauté locale.Expérience enrichissante en offrant un soutien direct aux personnes dans le besoin.Renforcement des compétences en communication et en relation d’aide.Opportunité de rencontrer des individus diversifiés et de créer des liens interpersonnels.Formation et orientation fournies pour garantir une expérience bénévole positive.

Horaire du poste bénévole :

Most moves last on average 3-5 hours. You respond to call-to-action emails or select a moving date from the calendar, depending on your availability. At least 1 move per month is encouraged.

Langue d’usage pour ce poste bénévole :

English - French - Bilingual