Movers (and drivers) are core to the organization by providing trauma-informed are and assisting on each move. In a group of 2-7 movers, volunteers will load/unload the client’s belongings into a vehicle and transport the client to the predetermined location. Vehicles are provided for the move, and movers who have a valid driver’s license are welcome to register as drivers.

Responsibilities include:

• Meet other movers at the arranged time and place
• Work under the direction of a volunteer Lead Mover and Move Coordinator, and maintain communication with the Lead Mover and all other movers during move
• Move client’s belongings in and out of vehicles, and transport client's personal belongings to a predetermined location (client's children may accompany some of the moves) - vehicles are provided
• Liaise with the volunteer team, private security, and/or law enforcement
• Continuously conduct risk assessments throughout the move
• Maintain client confidentiality and provide trauma-informed care to all clients
• Adhere to Shelter Movers’ protocols and procedures
• Work with private security and law enforcement (led by Lead Mover) when necessary

PLEASE APPLY ASAP to join our team! Volunteers with 'profiles' within Volunteer MBC's Referral System can click the yellow box 'Apply Now!' (above) to send their name/contact information directly to Shelter Movers. 

• Passion for Shelter Movers’ mission of supporting women and children fleeing violence and abuse
• You are aware of, and you support at least in principle, the Violence Against Women (VAW) movement
• Able to lift moderately heavy boxes/furniture (min. 20lbs/10kgs)
• No previous moving experience is required
• Tact, discretion, high maturity level, and good judgment
• Demonstrable ability to maintain confidentiality, provide trauma-informed care to clients, and remain calm during potentially stressful situations
• Awareness of appropriate boundaries, compassion fatigue, and self-care are assets for this 'role'
• Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds is an asset
• Good communications in English
• Police Check required 

SCREENING for this 'role' will be virtual/remote (tel/email/online interview(s) via ZOOM). After you have applied, as a precaution, please monitor your 'Junk/Spam' email folders and leave space on your voicemail for communications from Shelter Movers. Thank you.

We provide a MANDATORY virtual 2 hour Trauma-Informed Care Orientation designed to train our volunteers for the 'role'. Topics include: Appropriate Boundaries, Violence Against Women, Gender-Based Violence, Trauma-Informed Care, Barriers to Leaving an Abusive Relationship, Anti-Oppressive Practice, and more.