- Tasks (one-time commitment)
- Recurring Jobs (ongoing commitments)
- Projects (teamwork)
- Unlisted Jobs
- How to Apply
Tasks
The following one-off tasks need one or more people to take them on, and are expected to require a limited time commitment.
Board discussed at Dec 10 meeting the need to be able to track tasks and to whom they are assigned.
Trac (the job database tool) is currently a little user-unfriendly, but supports templates that could make it much easier to use as a primary task tracking tool for The Well volunteer and staff tea...
Priority: blocker Area: operations read more request this job
For at least two of The Well's regularly meeting group, the current space is not sufficient. There seems to be a lack of regularly available community space in Hamilton, especially space that does not pose barriers to LGBTQ people. Expand on The Well's list of event and programming venues, and wor...
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There is an aluminum frame in The Well office similar to the signs that realtors use when advertising open houses. RADAR and other Well programs would like to use the frame as a sign in the Sky Dragon cafe and on King William to advertise when a group is running.
The sign needs to be set up so t...
Priority: minor Area: community_relations read more request this job
There are three areas where improved signage would make The Well easier to find and more visible in the Sky Dragon community:
* In the front window - "Where is The Well?"
* In the stairwell - "Where do I go once I get in the door?"
* Outside the office - "What is The Well and what is Sky Dra...
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The Well brings a display board to summer festivals and community events and sets up general and Well-specific resources (program fliers, contact information, volunteer and newsletter sign-up sheets, etc.) as part of community relations and public education.
The "table kit", which is a tupperware...
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The Well is seeking a volunteer with a flair for accuracy and storytelling who is interested in collecting a complete, validated history of The Well since it's original conception in 2006.
This would at first include reviewing the information The Well has on file and interviewing current and past...
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Parents of small children often must arrange babysitting in order to be able to attend The Well's social and support programs. Cost and scheduling can be prohibitive to full participation.
The Well seeks a volunteer to research the possibility of forming an arrangement with a partner or local ag...
Priority: minor Area: programming read more request this job
The Hamilton Positive Space Collaborative (HPSC) meets regularly, and includes many service providers in the city whose clients include members of the LGBTQ community. The Well is one of those service providers who is a member of HPSC.
The HPSC is there to facilitate partnerships and discussions...
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The only direction for this task at present is the following email discussion notes:
I would like to brainstorm ideas for whether there is a possible alternative to group format that we should be thinking about, for the groups whose attendance is sparse... like online alternatives? discussion gr...
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The Well's newsletter team would like to include personal stories that explore the triumphs and challenges of Hamilton's LGBTQ communities. If you have a story, good or bad, that you would like to share, or if you'd like to highlight the great work of a friend or colleague, let us know. We are esp...
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Recurring Roles
The following recurring tasks are in need of a volunteer who will committ to the job on a regular basis. The time commitment is different for each task.
Opportunities for funding from various sources arise year-round and The Well requires individuals with grantwriting experience and articulate, thoughtful, detail-oriented individuals who wish to develop grantwriting experience for its fund raising team.
Duties include:
* Researching to discover...
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The Well is a contact point for individuals and health professionals in and around Hamilton looking for information about LGBTQ issues and services. We are looking for a team of "first contact" volunteers who are willing to provide a confidential & compassionate welcome to community members who cal...
Priority: critical Area: information_referral read more request this job
We use the e-newsletter, sent out to our email distribution list, to keep The Well community updated on what's happening at The Well and in Hamilton. We have tried to release the e-newsletter on a regular schedule (once every two weeks) but we need a dedicated team of volunteers who are willing to ...
Priority: critical Area: community_relations read more request this job
The Well office space is shared among staff and volunteers working with events, operations and programs. Everyone is expected to take personal responsibility for the upkeep of the space, but that is an ideal that is not always met.
A reliable volunteer is needed to periodically check in on the o...
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The Well's website has an events listing that requires one or two committed, web-savvy volunteers to receive notices of new events and enter them into the system. This can be done by anyone with access to a computer and internet connection, and does not require travel.
Volunteer should be detail...
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The well seeks a committed volunteer with a strong background in clinical practice (physicians, med students, etc.) to act as a clinical liasion for The Well:
Duties may include:
* Keep in touch with clinical-focused partners (e.g. Rainbow Health Ontario) and keep The Well's other volunteers up...
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A dedicated, detail-oriented volunteer is needed as an administrative assistant to the staff and volunteers who run The Well's training programs (e.g. Positive Space Training, Trans 101 Training, Into to LGBTQ, etc.)
The intent is to transfer the logistical elements of training (arranging the tra...
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The Well seeks a motivated, web-savvy volunteer to manage The Well's social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, blog) and support Well community members in sharing information and stories about what's happening at The Well. This volunteer role works under the direction of the programming co...
Priority: minor Area: community_relations read more request this job
Projects
The following projects require either a team leader or project members (sometimes both) who will work as a team to decide the necessary tasks, share them appropriately, and bring the project to completion.
On Jul 9 the board approved a budget for a pilot program to replace the structured youth drop-in program formerly provided under the name 'Rainbow Youth Drop In'. Work has been done to develop the pilot, but planning, hiring & other considerations have yet to be worked out.
Priority: major Area: operations read more request this job
Among our core values are accountability and inclusivity, and to that end our current strategic plan includes designs for a 'community advisory group' of a diverse cross-section of Hamilton's LGBTQ communities. The intent is for this group to hold The Well accountable to its values by periodically ...
Priority: major Area: community_relations read more request this job
The Well is committed to developing structured recreation opportunities for LGBTQ individuals within Hamilton & connecting people with existing opportunities for active, healthy active in safe spaces.
Our current approach to this project involves canvassing potential participants to find out what...
Priority: major Area: programming read more request this job
A federal election is expected in Fall 2009.
A volunteer team will audit the candidates and campaigns running in the Hamilton area, including party platforms, voting history, past statements, and the candidates' behaviour during the campaign.
Members of the team will attend events, listen for ...
Priority: major Area: programming read more request this job
Hamilton Bi-Net, a social group meeting at Sky Dragon, closed in October 2009 due to declining attendance.
The Well is looking for volunteers from Hamilton's bi communities to assess the needs of the community and develop appropriate social and support programs.
Ideas:
* have a brainstor...
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Canadian Tire still hands out their own 'dollars' and many people still don't know what to do with them. A volunteer who created a promotion requesting that community members collect their CT dollars and donate them to the well may be able to defray programming and office supply costs (sport equipm...
Priority: minor Area: fundraising read more request this job
Primary care physicians (family doctors) and the front-line staff at their offices (reception, lab techs, counsellors) have hundreds of contacts each week with community members and work in an environment where safety for LGBTQ individuals is critically important.
Develop a project and a team foc...
Priority: minor Area: community_relations read more request this job
Unlisted Jobs
We try our best to keep this list up-to-date, but there are often new volunteer opportunities available that are not listed here and we are delighted to entertain suggestions of new volunteer positions that support The Well's objectives. We are also happy to work with students and instructors to support students in volunteer placements that enhance their studies. Email our volunteer coordinator for further information.
How to Apply
Each job in the lists above has a request this job link that will assist you in sending an email to the volunteer coordinator that references the job you are interested in.
New volunteers are required to undergo a volunteer intake process, which ususally involves an interview and may include additional steps depending on the volunteer job (e.g. a police record check for a counselling position). Click here for more information about the application process. The entire process and your rights & responsibilites as a volunteer will be explained by the volunteer coordniator.
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