Women & Gender Equity Network (WGEN) Safe(r) Space Volunteer
Women & Gender Equity Network (WGEN) Safe(r) Space Volunteer
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Job Description
*********IMPORTANT ********
- Submit your resume through this application portal.
- Fill out the linked application form.
If your application is incomplete we cannot guarantee that we will review it.
Please note this posting closes Thursday July 10th at 11:59pm.
Safe(r) Space Volunteers will perform 2 to 3 hours of space facilitation and peer support within the WGEN space as assigned. They are responsible for building and maintaining a safe(r) space for students of all genders and survivors of domestic intimate partner sexual and gender-based violence. They will do so by working with the Executives and other volunteers to facilitate maintain and advertise the safe(r) space as well as WGEN events including social events workshops and campaigns.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Awareness and understanding of topics associated with WGEN (i.e. racism hetero-cissexism ableism settler colonialism transmisogyny heteronormativity intersecting oppressions and invisible privilege and sexual and gender-based violence).
- Confidence and ability to challenge dominant and oppressive views
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Organizational and time management skills
- Commitment and dedication
- Ability to work effectively with a team and as an individual
Effort & Responsibility
- Maintain confidentiality of all individuals accessing the WGEN
- Continuously work to develop and maintain a safe(r) space including ensuring the accessibility of the space
- Attempt within own capacities to cover at least one shift per month
- Attend any required training sessions
- Continue working on own learning and growth
Working Conditions
- Most duties can be performed in a shared office space
Training and Experience
- Necessary training will be provided
Equipment
- Shared computer
Supervisor: WGEN Assistant Director
Remuneration: Volunteer
*********IMPORTANT ********
- Submit your resume through this application portal.
- Fill out the linked application form.
If your application is incomplete we cannot guarantee that we will review it.
We thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position and advise that only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The McMaster Students Union (MSU) is strongly committed to employment equity within its community and to recruiting a diverse staff. The MSU encourages applications from all qualified candidates including women persons with disabilities First Nations Mtis and Inuit persons members of racialized communities and 2SLGBTQIA-identified persons. If you require any form of accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process please contact Human Resources by email at Please note that the MSU is an independently incorporated students union operating within the McMaster University community; this is not a McMaster University position.
Employment Type
Volunteer
