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Women's Shelter & Support Services
Bernadette McCann House for Women Inc.
Womens Shelter
24 Hr. Crisis Lines
1-613-732-3131
1-800-267-4930

Our Address

P.O. Box 244
Pembroke, Ontario
K8A 6X3
613-732-7776

Volunteer Services

Volunteering at Women's Shelter & Support Services, is about making a difference.

Women's Shelter & Support Services is a unique place tovolunteer. In addition to sorting donations, providing childcare, andcrisis line support, volunteers assist with office duties, help in thekitchen, work in the yard, drive clients, share their computer skills,and provide aide to agency staff with support groups. The variety ofvolunteer opportunities offer flexibility to accommodate manyinterested individuals.

Volunteering at Women's Shelter & Support Services is aboutcaring, advocating, commitment and dedication. It is about thedifference that individuals can make in the community, in ourorganization, and in the lives of others.

Volunteers are:

  • Supportive of Women's Shelter & Support Services, Mission & Philosophy Statement
  • Community representatives
  • Respectful of confidentiality and sign a Confidentiality Contract
  • Non-judgmental
  • Patient and understanding
  • Dedicated and dependable

Women Shelter & Support Services Provides for Volunteers:

  • Opportunities to help end violence against women and children
  • Opportunities to share your talents, time and energies with others
  • Opportunities to be active, to be doing something worthwhile for the community
  • Comprehensive training and orientation program
  • On-going recruitment
  • Opportunities for on-going training

Please contact the Program Coordinator at 613-732-7776-105 to learn more about this unique opportunity.