We are accepting volunteers
Harmony House was built with the vision and tenacity of incredible volunteers. From our board of directors to our first staff members, it was volunteers who worked tirelessly to create the incredible organization we have today.
Our volunteers help run programs and help prepare units for new residents to move in and help clean units when they’ve moved out. Volunteers also help run events, provide childcare and so much more. Involvement of volunteers increases community participation and community awareness about violence against women.
We ensure that all our volunteers are given a full orientation and training, are provided with clear directions, and are recognized and appreciated for their work. We expect our volunteers to take their commitment seriously, maintain total confidentiality, and contribute to the environment of fairness, respect, and teamwork.
We welcome volunteers of
all genders to our off-site events.
If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the form below or send an email to: volunteercoord@harmonyhousews.com.
We welcome volunteers of all genders to our off-site events.
If you are interested in volunteering, please CLICK HERE or send an email to: volunteercoord@harmonyhousews.com.
Our Volunteer Values are:
- Feminist and Anti-Oppressive beliefs
- A women and children-positive attitude
- A safe space for the LGBTQIA+ community
To volunteer on-site
at Harmony House, you must:
- 18 years or older and identify as a woman
- Vulnerable Service Sector check
- Have the ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
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Location – Remote (Ottawa preferred)
Since 1987, Harmony House has been helping women and children flee violence and live safely. As Ottawa’s only second-stage women’s shelter, we bridge the gap between a woman living in crisis to eventually living independently in the community. Harmony House offers a range of programs and services to help the women and children who live at the shelter, as well as former residents. Through our Outreach program we also help victims who need resources or help with leaving a violent situation.
Harmony House is recruiting for board members with skills and experience including:
- Formal training as a lawyer, with at least 3 years in practice.
- Familiarity with the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act is an asset.
- Familiarity with board governance of not-for-profit charities, Employment law is preferred.
- Industry knowledge (violence against women, non-profit, and/or business);
- Human Resources / Performance Management;
- Governance / Policy;
- Accounting / Finance background;
- Previous board experience an asset.
Expectations:
- Candidates should be self-motivated, professional, and dedicated to ending violence against women through Board service.
- Previous experience serving on a Board of Directors at a charitable/not-for-profit organization is highly recommended, although not required.
- Believe in Harmony House’s vision, mission, and values.
- Actively participate in board meetings and occasionally on committees or ad hoc working groups.
- Attend Harmony House events as possible.
- Read materials provided prior to meetings.
- Attend up to 9 board meetings, and an AGM, yearly.
- Available once a month for board meetings;
- Available once a month for committee meetings.
We welcome new members who:
- Are female;
- Are over 18 years old;
- Are supportive of our Mission Statement;
It is anticipated that this will be a time commitment of 4 to 6 hours per month.