Location
Calgary, Alberta
Quick overview
Presenters will lead an awareness initiative by delivering brief, accurate, and accessible information sessions (under 60 minutes) about Red Flag Laws to internal YWCA staff and external community groups. This involves representing the organization professionally, adhering to approved content, and collaborating with the project lead on planning and feedback.
Requirements summary
Volunteers must be willing to dedicate 5–10 hours monthly, engage in self-directed learning to master subject matter knowledge, and confidently present information to diverse audiences both in-person and online. A commitment to maintaining a neutral, non-political approach while communicating respectfully using trauma-informed principles is essential.
Job description
YWCA Calgary is dedicated to supporting women and their families to thrive in a safe and equitable community by providing programs and services from shelter and housing to counselling, childcare, language instruction and supports to be economically prosperous. Our mission is prevention, intervention, empowerment and leadership for the benefit of women and their families. Our team brings together expertise from diverse backgrounds to support and advocate for all women and their families.
Presenters for Signal for Safety lead an internal and external awareness initiative that increases understanding of Red Flag Laws and their role in preventing harm through timely, legal intervention when someone may pose a risk to themselves or others. In this volunteer role, presenters are essential to expanding the initiative’s reach by delivering accurate, accessible information to YWCA Calgary staff and community organizations and groups.
- What you'll do
- Independently deliver brief (under 60 minutes) information-sharing presentations to local community organizations, clubs, groups, agencies, and internal teams
- Share information in a clear, accurate, and respectful manner
- Represent the organization professionally and respond to questions confidently
- Adhere to program and funding boundaries by only sharing approved information
- Communicate with sensitivity and respect, following trauma-informed principles
- Collaborate with the project lead to plan, schedule, and track presentations
- Share feedback from presentations to assist in enhancing the program
- What you'll bring
- Presenters are asked to dedicate around 5–10 hours per month, including prep, presentations, and team meetings
- Willingness to engage in self‑directed learning, with support as necessary, to develop subject‑matter knowledge (e.g., laws, processes, safety considerations)
- Ability to learn about, understand, and confidently share information regarding Red Flag Laws
- Comfortable speaking to a variety of audiences, both in person and online (e.g., through Teams)
- Ability to maintain a neutral, non-political approach when presenting information and redirect conversations away from political debate
- Reliable, professional, and respectful when addressing sensitive topics
- Presentation or public speaking experience is helpful but not required; interest and willingness to learn are most important
- Understands or is receptive to learning trauma-informed communication principles
If you want to change lives, we want to hear from you.
Deadline
- until a suitable candidate is found Apply today by submitting your resume and cover letter
- Check out our website for more information about
- YW
- Calgary: www.ywcalgary.ca [https://www.ywcalgary.ca/]
YW Calgary is committed to providing an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace where all employees, volunteers and clients feel valued and respected, whatever their race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, ancestry, or place of origin.
