Board of Directors

OverviewOrganizational Description: Survivor's Hope Crisis Centre Inc. (SHCC) is a sexual violence resource centre, serving those of all genders in the Interlake Eastern Region of Manitoba. SHCC provides inclusive support and sexual assault crisis intervention to survivors and those affected by sexual violence through our SARAH program, acts as an education resource for schools through our SADI program, and engages community and service providers through our Reaching Out Program. Volunteer Opportunity DetailsVolunteer Opportunity ID: 5299 Responsibilities Seeking dedicated and knowledgeable members for our volunteer Board of Directors. The Board meets virtually once monthly from September - June and guides the direction of the agency to influence the support available for survivors. Current openings are for a Vice Chair, Treasurer, Secretary, as well as Members at Large. The mandate of Survivor's Hope Crisis Centre is providing hope and healing for those impacted by sexual violence in Interlake-Eastern Manitoba. Programs of Survivor's Hope include SARAH (Sexual Assault Recovery and Healing) - long-term free counseling and 24/7 crisis support for survivors and those indirectly affected; SADI (Sexual Assault Discussion Initiative) - workshops for youth in schools to teach about healthy relationships, consent, digital safety, and self-esteem; Reaching Out - community engagements events and advocacy; and various committees and community-based involvement. Programs SARAH (Sexual Assault Recovery and Healing) - long-term free counseling and 24/7 crisis support for survivors and those indirectly affected SADI (Sexual Assault Discussion Initiative) - workshops for youth in schools to teach about healthy relationships, consent, digital safety, and self-esteem Reaching Out - community engagements events and advocacy Various committees and community-based involvement Skills Required Members come from diverse backgrounds including, but not limited to, mental health, youth and school support, community work, and Indigenous knowledge. No previous experience on a Board required. Reliability, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills are an asset. Skills Gained / Related Careers Working on the development of a non-profit organization focused on survivors and victims of crimes, intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and exploitation. Policy development. Financial review. Organizational skills. Non-profit management experience. Age & Time Commitment Age: 18-30, 31-54, 55+ Time Commitment: Evening, Remote Volunteering. The Board of Directors meets once monthly, by virtual means, September through June. Typically meetings are held at 6:00pm. Commitments outside of meeting times are variable and may be opted out of. Location Location of volunteer opportunity: Winnipeg Clearance & Accessibility Does opportunity require a criminal record check? No Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? No Opportunity is available to candidates that require mobility devices; French speaking / bilingual (French and English) Organization Will Provide A letter of reference Training/Orientation Application Details If you do not receive an automated confirmation email immediately after applying for a volunteer position through this form: Be sure your email address was correctly entered Check your junkmail / spam folder Apply for this volunteer opportunity * First Name: * Last Name: Address: City: Province: Postal Code: Daytime Telephone: Evening Telephone: * Email: Attach resume with cover letter:*.pdf, *.txt, *.doc, *.docx @ 5 MB Max ONLY B Suite 511, 428 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 0E2 Suite 511, 428 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3C 0E2 Indigenous Acknowledgement Volunteer Manitoba is located on the original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Anisininew, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We acknowledge that the clean water we drink comes from Shoal Lake 40 first nation, and that our electricity is produced on treaty territory. Volunteer Manitoba respects the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past, and we dedicate ourselves to move forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration. #J-18808-Ljbffr