Summary
The Life Together Volunteer plays a vital role in supporting survivors of human trafficking as they rebuild their lives in safety, dignity, and community.
Location
In-Person
Cambridge, Ontario
When
Opportunity Type
Ongoing - Start Anytime
Schedule
Asap
About This Opportunity
This volunteer fosters healthy connection, empowerment, and belonging by accompanying survivors in daily activities, life skills development, and community engagement. The role centres on being a consistent, compassionate presence rather than providing formal counselling or case management.
You would be a person who loves to just hang out, plan game nights or other fun activities to do in the evening or on weekends at the SEEDS house or offsite (with appropriate permissions.) This time is meant to be informal and conversational, rather than an instructional session.
By volunteering in this role, you will help create a safe, trusting community where survivors can heal, regain confidence, and pursue their goals - one shared meal, conversation, and day of life together at a time.
Position Description of Life Together volunteers
Key Responsibilities
- Community Building: Participate in shared activities such as cooking, art, exercise, or group outings that promote trust, confidence, and joy.
- Life Skills Support: Assist survivors in developing practical skills - budgeting, grocery shopping, language practice, navigating public transport, etc. - according to individual needs and comfort.
- Mentorship and Companionship: Model healthy relationships and provide encouragement as survivors pursue education, employment, and independence.
- Cultural Sensitivity and Empowerment: Respect each survivor’s culture, beliefs, and autonomy; promote survivor-led choices in all interactions.
- Collaboration: Work closely with program staff to ensure alignment with trauma-informed and safety protocols.
- Boundaries and Safety: Maintain confidentiality and clear boundaries; report any safety or wellbeing concerns immediately to supervisors.
- Reflection and Learning: Participate in volunteer training, debriefs, and ongoing education on trauma-informed care, human trafficking, and cultural humility.
Requirements
‣ reliable transportation to SEEDS location(s)
‣ 1 year commitment to serve with SEEDS
‣ Vulnerable Sector Check
‣ Completed Volunteer Application
‣ If you plan to go offsite with your vehicle, you have provided the necessary documentation (drivers licence, insurance, etc.)
‣ Training.
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
- Over “age of majority” in province of opportunity
- Driver's License
- Willing to undergo a background or police records check
- Access to car
- Valid Driver's License
- Clean driving record & insurance coverage
- Comfortable commuting to opportunity location
- Own cell phone
- Cell plan that allows for free call
- Minimum Age
Causes
Advocacy, Human Rights, & International Development
Skills & Experience
Budgeting Career Counseling / Coaching Computer Skills Tutoring/Mentoring
Tags
budgeting life skills cooking hiking baking Human Trafficking board games
