Rainbow Rep

Application Deadline: March 31, 2023 5:00pm

Why volunteer your valuable time at Rainbow Resource Centre?

• To make connections within the 2SLGBTQ+ community and help elevate our public presence as Representatives of the Centre
• To learn more about the Centre and the resources, support and education we provide to the community
• To gain skills and work experience in an office environment and helping the public for which a professional reference will be provided

Title: Rainbow Rep

Purpose: To provide front desk and library coverage while programming is occurring outside of regular Centre hours.

Duties & Responsibilities: Lock and unlock doors and alarms, answer Centre phone, greet guests and answer questions about the Centre, direct participants to programming, check in/out library items, issue harm reduction/safer sex/period supplies to guests when requested, enter evaluation data for presentations/training sessions, complete shift and incident reports, and other office duties as assigned.

Time Requirement: 3-16 hours a month based on your availability & programming.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Friendly, outgoing, reliable, adaptable, able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, able to follow direction.
• Familiarity with harm reduction supplies, safer sex supplies, 2SLGBTQ+ healthcare in Manitoba, experience working with the public, and experience working within Manitoba’s 2SLGBTQ+ community are all valuable assets.

Age Requirement: 18+

Earliest Start Date: January 17th, 2023.

Location: Rainbow Resource Centre (170 Scott St.)

Direct Supervisor: Jonah Wilde, Volunteer Coordinator 204-474-0212 x 206

Training: Will be arranged following a successful application.

Applicant Instructions: Submit Volunteer Application (click here for a fillable PDF), cover letter & resume to:

Jonah Wilde, Volunteer Coordinator
Rainbow Resource Centre
programming@rainbowresourcecentre.org

Be sure to include “Rainbow Rep” in the subject line of the email, and in your cover letter.

Rainbow Resource Centre is an equity-seeking organization who believes that our diversity makes us stronger. We encourage applications from 2SLGBTQ+ community members who experience intensified marginalization due to personal identifiers tied to race, religion, cultural practice, refugee status, socio-economic status, age, ability, or otherwise.

At any time during the application process, new volunteers are welcome to:

• utilize the ‘Cover Letter & Resume Template’, found on the volunteer page of our website;
• contact the Volunteer Coordinator for application guidance, as needed; and
• voice any and all accessibility concerns to the Volunteer Coordinator as they arise.