Volunteering

Care to Volunteer?

Volunteers are always needed and very much appreciated at Luke's Place. A variety of opportunities are available including; direct support to women and children, office and library support, fundraising events and Board and Committee membership. For more information please call (905) 728-0978.

Volunteer Program - Statement of Philosophy and Beliefs

The Volunteer Program is integral to the services of Luke’s Place and of the community, broadening the range of support available to abused women in Durham Region. It also provides an opportunity for individuals, especially woman abuse survivors, to reduce the impact of such abuse, to contribute to public awareness and to partner with the community in other violence prevention initiatives towards the goal of providing a seamless response to woman abuse in Durham Region.

Volunteers are a valuable human resource and bring a variety of skills and experience to their positions. They require and deserve adequate training, support, supervision and recognition for their work. Luke’s Place provides this support and encourages volunteer involvement in the planning, implementing and provision of its services.

Volunteers have rights and responsibilities, and make different but equally important contributions to the work of Luke’s Place. The confidentiality of clients, donors, other volunteers, and staff is given the highest priority at all times.

Legal Support Volunteer

Legal Support Volunteers assist women who need support and accompaniment to court or legal appointments. Luke’s Place offers an extensive training program to Legal Support Volunteers that covers a wide range of topics, including, Understanding Woman Abuse, Family Law and the Role of the advocate. Training is based on "After She Leaves; A Resource Manual for Volunteers and Staff Assisting Abused Women Through the Family Law Process."

Fundraising Volunteer

The Fund Raising Committee, together with the Executive Director, holds responsibility for developing the overall fund raising strategy for Luke’s Place as it relates to both its short and long term objectives, focusing on researching, organizing and implementing fundraising events and activities.

Special Events Volunteer

Assists with a variety of events organized by Luke’s Place Support and Resource Centre for Women and Children, usually of a short-term nature, with limited time commitment.

Board Members

Members of Luke’s Place Board of Directors have five key areas of responsibility:

To establish the organization’s vision and direction. Develops its mission, philosophies, and strategic plan and support the Executive Director in planning and evaluating programs and services.

To ensure the financial health of the organization.

To ensure the organization has sufficient and appropriate human resources.

To direct organizational operations. Meets the legal requirements of the agency, ensuring the board itself works effectively, overseeing the organizational structures and agency administration.

To ensure effective community relations.

Office Support Volunteer

Provides reception functions for Luke’s Place, and assists clients with their enquiries and service needs.

Child Supervision Volunteer

Provides general supervision for the children of women who come to Luke’s Place for services. This is an on-site service only, and is provided on a short-term basis while the mother is receiving assistance from LP staff or volunteers.

Volunteer and Board Member Applications

These forms may be mailed or faxed to Luke's Place.
Telephone: 905.728.0978
Fax: 905.728.6105
Email: admin@lukesplace.ca
Mail: P.O. Box 54040,
8 King Street East,
Oshawa, ON.
L1H 1A9

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Volunteer Application
Board Member Application

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