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Volunteer Opportunity: Front Desk

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We are looking for committed, open-minded and enthusiastic volunteers whose actions, mindset, and temperament parallel the non-judgmental, anti-oppressive, and empowering fundamentals of Head & Hands.

These volunteers will replace at the front desk (approximately one to three shifts per month), which involves directing clients to the appropriate Head & Hands service, providing referrals and information about other Montréal organizations, and acting as first responder to clients in need of support.

Training will include a variety of workshops aimed at introducing you to Head & Hands’ diverse clientele and different approaches to meet their needs.

Ideal applicants will meet the following criteria:

  • Age 17 years or older
  • Able to commit to 12 months of volunteering
  • Able to commit to 5 to 20 hours a month of volunteering
  • Monday-Friday daytime or evening availability
  • Fluency in English and spoken French
  • Available for training sessions at the following dates in 2013:
Monday 21 January, 6:00 - 9:00 pmWednesday 23 January, 6:00 - 9:00 pmSaturday 26 January, 12:00 - 4:00 pm
Monday 28 January, 6:00 - 9:00 pmWednesday 30 January, 6:00 - 9:00 pmSaturday 2 February, 12:00 - 4:00 pm
Monday 4 February, 6:00 - 9:00 pmWednesday 6 February, 6:00 - 9:00 pmSaturday 9 February, 12:00 - 4:00 pm

If you meet the above criteria and are interested in being part of our team, please complete the volunteer application form and send to Hannah at info@headandhands.ca by 5 December 2012.

If you have any questions please feel free to email, or call at (514) 481-0277!

Want to be a Sense Animator?

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We are currently seeking new volunteer animators for the 2012-13 school year!

Interested in facilitating sex ed workshops with youth in high schools? Getting involved with the Sense Project at Head & Hands is a fantastic opportunity to support the well being of youths in Montreal.

Some need-to-know info about applying to be a Sense Project animator:

  • New animators must be aged 25 and under
  • We’re looking for people who can commit to being an animator for the entire school year (Sept-early Dec, Jan-May)
  • Animators should be committed to Head & Hands principles of anti-oppression, harm reduction, and non-judgment.
  • Animators should have at least some availability on weekdays during the day. Last year’s animators volunteered an average of 70 hours each throughout the school year, but how much you end up volunteering depends on your schedule and your availability.
  • Bilingualism is not mandatory, but it’s an asset! The training will be bilingual (FR-ENG).
  • It is also an asset if you have previous animation experience or experience working with youth, but it’s not a requirement.
  • It is mandatory to attend the full animator training.

Animator training dates

Tuesday Sept. 11th 6-9pm

Thursday Sept.  13th 6-9pm

Saturday Sept. 15th 11-4pm

Tuesday Sept. 18th 6-9pm

Thursday Sept.  20th 6-9pm

Saturday Sept. 22nd 11-4pm

Tuesday Sept. 25th 6-9pm

Thursday Sept.  27th 6-9pm

Saturday Sept. 29th 11-4pm

 

If you meet these criteria, please complete the Volunteer Form and send it to Gabrielle at healthed@headandhands.ca. We’ll then book a short screening interview with prospective volunteers. The deadline to apply is Monday, August 6th.

If you have any questions, feel free to call Gabrielle at (514) 481-0277!

Seeking Board Members!

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Become a member of the Head & Hands Board of Directors!
Support our organization and community!

The Opportunity:

Head & Hands is currently looking for motivated, passionate people to run for election to our Board of Directors. We currently have 4 vacant seats to fill.

Applications are due May 9th at 6pm.

Who we are looking for:

We encourage all applications to our Board, and seek to create a balanced group to reflect the skills and priorities of our community. Head & Hands welcomes the unique contributions that youth (25 and under) and individuals from marginalized and oppressed communities bring to our organization, and invites these individuals to apply. We encourage applicants to describe the unique contributions they, as individuals with diverse experiences, would bring to Head & Hands in their cover letter.

Requirements:

  • Be a member of Head & Hands and be endorsed by two Head & Hands members. (Anyone who has made a financial gift to Head & Hands within the year. since June 2011, is a member).
  • Commitment to social justice and to our mission
  • Willingness to participate in fundraising activities in a collaborative context
  • Desire to work with a diversity of people on common goals
  • Available for monthly evening Board meetings and ongoing committee work (total time commitment is approximately 8-10 hrs / month)

Assets:

  • Interest in local and current youth issues
  • Knowledge of various aspects of community work
  • Knowledge of harm reduction, anti-oppression, and collective functioning
  • Expertise in areas relevant to our services (medical, legal, social, education)
  • Contacts in the community, media, private and public sectors
  • Willingness to be a spokesperson for Head & Hands
  • Professional experience with human resources and/or financial management

We are particularly interested in recruiting board members with experience in one or several of the following areas:

  • Financial management
  • Fundraising, event planning, communications
  • Human resources, labour & compensation
  • Strategic planning & collaborative governance
  • Policy work in the non-profit sector
  • Legal issues (especially commercial law)

Interested? Find out how to apply here!