Peer-Support Volunteer

Calling on those who are community-minded and passionate about anti-racism to be trained in peer-support for individuals who have experienced race-based trauma, especially for those who are newcomers to Canada. This is a meaningful opportunity to help create safe, inclusive, and healing spaces at our upcoming events. No experience needed, we will train you! 

What you will get: 
A FREE trauma-informed peer-support training, will gain valuable skills in active listening and cultural humility, and will become part of a supportive community working toward racial equity. This role offers meaningful experience, personal growth, and the chance to make a real impact by helping create safer, more inclusive spaces at our events.

What you will do:
- Provide client-centered, trauma-informed peer-based emotional support 
- Practice active listening and hold space with empathy 
- Help attendees feel welcomed, respected, and understood 
- Support an environment grounded in anti-racism and cultural humility 
- Refer participants to more resources when additional support is needed 

Training & Certification 
All volunteers will be fully trained before engaging with the community. 

📅 Training Date: November 26th 
🕒 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 
📍 Location: 4802 Fraser street, Vancouver BC 

After completing training and certification, volunteers will join us at future events as part of our peer-support team. The commitment is 4-5 hours/month and the program has funding until March. 

If you believe in equity, healing, and community connection — we would love to have you join us. 

👉 To sign up, use this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeq1DpYnnnQi61Qxuycl_9AT03-LabU23HKJBoU8Rt_ix4w9w/viewform?usp=dialog 

And for any questions or learn more, contact: antiracism@helpinghouse.org