Volunteer With Us

At Victim Services of Haldimand Norfolk, our volunteers are the heart of our mission, offering vital support to individuals and families in their most challenging moments. By joining our team, you’ll be part of a compassionate community dedicated to ensuring no one stands alone. Whether you’re responding to crises, assisting with essential tasks, or gaining hands-on experience as a student, your contribution will have a profound impact. Together, we can create a safer, more supportive community where everyone receives the care and assistance they deserve.

Volunteer Crisis Advocate

The only way we can help is when the community gets involved. We have several volunteer opportunities that each offer a rewarding way to give back to your community. They range from Crisis Advocacy to fundraising to sitting on our Board of Directors.

Volunteer Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements and complete our mandatory training to become part of the team. The minimum requirements are as follows:

• Minimum of 21 years of age at the time of recruitment

• Must reside within the Haldimand/ Norfolk/ Mississaugas Of The Credit First Nation

• Submit to a Canadian Police information check (CPIC)

• Must possess a valid class “G” license, insurance

• Access to a reliable vehicle

• Able to commit to one year of service

• Demonstrated ability to cope with stress with effective communication skills

• Respect for confidentiality and personal beliefs

Crisis Advocates are required to provide five 12-hour shifts per month. A Team Leader supports each team of two Advocates on call 24-7 to receive requests for services on-scene and telephone support.

Volunteer Application

Volunteer Reference Check

Task-Specific Volunteer

Our Task Specific Volunteer roles are ideal for individuals who want to contribute their expertise on a flexible, project-based, or ongoing basis. Whether you’re skilled in marketing, legal services, accounting, fundraising, or administrative work, your contributions can significantly enhance our efforts and directly benefit the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Marketing Support: Develop and execute marketing strategies, manage social media campaigns, create content for newsletters, or design promotional materials to help us reach a wider audience.

• Legal Services: Offer legal advice, assist with policy development, or support our clients by preparing legal documentation and providing advocacy.

• Accounting: Provide financial planning and budgeting support, assist with managing donations or grant funding, and ensure compliance with financial regulations.

• Fundraising and Outreach: Help organize fundraising events, develop outreach programs, engage with donors, and build relationships with community partners.

• Administrative Support: Assist with tasks such as data entry, file management, and coordinating communications, ensuring our operations run smoothly.

These roles offer you the flexibility to be as involved as you want—whether you prefer to focus on specific projects, contribute on an ongoing basis, or be available “on-request” for tasks as they arise. Most of these opportunities can be done remotely, allowing you to volunteer from anywhere with a schedule that fits your life.

Student Placement

Our Student Placement program offers a unique opportunity for students across various fields to gain hands-on experience in a supportive and dynamic environment. Whether you’re studying social work, criminology, psychology, graphic design, software engineering, or web design, we provide valuable insights and practical experience that complement your academic learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Social Work, Criminology, and Psychology Students: Work closely with our crisis responders to learn about crisis intervention and victim support, assist with direct support to victims, participate in community outreach, and engage in administrative tasks.

• Graphic Design Students: Contribute to the design and development of educational materials, marketing collateral, and visual content for social media and outreach campaigns.

• Software Engineering and Web Design Students: Assist with the development and maintenance of our website, create user-friendly digital tools, and enhance our online presence to better serve our community.

Student placements typically align with academic terms and are structured to meet the requirements of your program, with flexible hours to accommodate your studies.