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Volunteer
Position Description Title: Community Outreach (Bar Nights) |
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Volunteer
Position Description Title: Community Outreach (Bar Nights) |
Purpose
To broaden community awareness about bashing and domestic violence
and to promote AVP.
Qualifications
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Attend
training session
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Ability
to approach and speak to strangers in queer bars in Toronto
·
Some
knowledge of AVP, bashing and domestic violence (provided at Training Sessions)
·
availability
on Friday nights (might attempt to try another night)
·
No
formal education etc. required.
Responsibilities
·
Hand
out information cards on bashing or domestic violence
·
Answer
questions, inquiries
·
Be
courteous, respectful
·
Assist
new volunteers
Orientation/Training
AVP Coordinator would be responsible for the training and orientation.
Volunteers assist/guide new volunteers on their first night.
Hours
Currently one Friday night a month from 9:00 p.m. until 10:30 or
11:00 p.m.
This may change to two times per month, and/or a different night.
Commitment
A minimum of 9 months to 1 year.
Supervisor
Anti-Violence Programme Coordinator. Volunteer Coordinator is an
indirect supervisor.
Expenses
The 519 will reimburse volunteers for TTC fare and provide light
refreshments for training sessions.