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• Auberge Transition L’Auberge Transition est une organisation féministe dont le principal mandat est d’offrir un refuge, des renseignements, des conseils et des services de suivi aux femmes qui sont ou ont été victimes de violence conjugale. L’Auberge Transition œuvre auprès Auberge Transition is a feminist organization whose primary mandate is to offer shelter, information, counselling and follow-up services to women who are currently experiencing or have experienced any form of spousal abuse. Auberge Transition serves women

Holiday Season Volunteer Opportunities

Offer number: 02103

Valid until: 02-02-2027

• Auberge Transition L’Auberge Transition est une organisation féministe dont le principal mandat est d’offrir un refuge, des renseignements, des conseils et des services de suivi aux femmes qui sont ou ont été victimes de violence conjugale. L’Auberge Transition œuvre auprès Auberge Transition is a feminist organization whose primary mandate is to offer shelter, information, counselling and follow-up services to women who are currently experiencing or have experienced any form of spousal abuse. Auberge Transition serves women

Activity sector(s)

• Women

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Type(s) of activity Activity Facilitation Other

District Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce

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Context of the mandate

Auberge Transition is a shelter that provides support and accommodation to women who have experienced intimate partner violence and their children.

During the holiday season, we wish to offer our residents a warm, safe, and welcoming environment where they and their children can enjoy special moments despite the challenges they may be facing.

We are looking for volunteers to support our team, primarily during the evenings, throughout the holiday season. Volunteers will contribute to organizing and facilitating Christmas activities for women and children, assisting with meal preparation, decorating the shelter, and helping care for children during certain activities.

Their involvement will help provide mothers with some much-needed respite, encourage meaningful connections between residents and their children, reduce social isolation, and create positive memories during the holiday season.

Through their generosity and commitment, volunteers will help bring warmth, joy, and holiday magic to the women and children we support.

Tasks

• Lead and participate in Christmas activities for women and children.

• Provide childcare during certain activities.

• Assist with meal preparation and serving.

• Help decorate the shelter for the holiday season.

• Assist with organizing and setting up holiday activities.

• Help create a warm, welcoming, and safe environment for residents and their children.

Desired qualifications

• A warm, caring, patient, and enthusiastic individual.

• An interest in working with women and children.

• Comfortable facilitating activities and working as part of a team.

• Demonstrates openness, respect, and discretion.

• Sensitive to the realities faced by women experiencing intimate partner violence.

• Available primarily during evenings throughout November and December.

• No specific experience is required, although experience working with children is an asset.

Important: Confidentiality, respect, and a non-judgmental attitude are essential in our shelter environment.

Expected level of involvement

• Availability primarily during evenings, depending on scheduled activities.

• Occasional or regular commitment throughout November and December.

• Be available for the full duration of the agreed volunteer shift.

• Demonstrate punctuality, reliability, and flexibility.

• Actively participate in activities and collaborate with the shelter's staff.

Perks we offer

• Attestation of Hours Worked (upon request)
• Reference letter (upon request)
• Meal or snack
• Volunteer appreciation events
• Other

Appreciation gift offered as a token of gratitude for your generous contribution during the holiday season.

Spoken Language(s) Unilingual French accepted Unilingual English accepted Bilingual FR-EN accepted Arabic Spanish Hindi Sign language Ukrainian Other

Specific Criteria Accepts small groups (under 5 people) Available only evenings and/or weekends One-time or short-term commitment (2 months or less) Groupe de plus de 20 personnes

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Profiles of volunteers accepted:

• Individual
• Small Groups (2-5 people)
• Large Groups (5+ people)

11 to 25 people

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