Volunteer

The University of Alberta Sexual Assault Centre is grateful for all the incredible volunteers who have supported us in the past and those who continue to stand with us today. We are looking for volunteers who are passionate about championing a culture of consent and making a meaningful impact in our community. 

Our work is guided by our values of:

• Centering the lived experiences of those who have endured sexual violence
• Recognizing, respecting, and honouring various intersections of being in an attempt to be safe(r) and more accessible to the people who occupy those intersections
• Community-driven prevention and education efforts
• Unconditional, non-judgemental, non-directive support for survivors and their choices for recovery

Available volunteer opportunities

UASAC Student Education Volunteer 

Are you interested in making a meaningful difference in the lives of fellow students this year? Are you passionate about student advocacy, community engagement and sexual and gender-based violence prevention? You can be an essential part of building a culture of consent on the U of A campuses.

Our Student Education Volunteers are involved in:

• Participating in sexual and gender-based violence awareness, education and outreach through workshops, projects and initiatives
• Serving as UASAC student ambassadors
• Collaborating with the centre to build and maintain community partnerships
• Providing peer support to students looking to navigate options on campus and providing resources

Eligibility and qualifications

• Is currently a U of A student and at least 18 years old
• Holds values that are in alignment with the mandate, mission and values of the Centre and the University of Alberta
• Wants to develop a deeper understanding of important social issues like sexual and gender-based violence
• Is curious about developing skills in facilitating meaningful conversations with peers 
• Feels comfortable working collaboratively with others

Commitment

• Be responsible for a minimum of 4 hours of service per week
• Assist in facilitating workshops at least once on a monthly basis
• Be a volunteer ambassador at community tabling events
• Attend education volunteer program meetings bi-monthly
• Take part in regular check-ins and debriefs with the volunteer program coordinator