Volunteers who support Luna and the children, youth and families we serve make vital contributions to our mission and community.
Volunteer
We believe in the power of community. We also rely on it. Our volunteers help strengthen our ties to the communities we call home.
Volunteers help out on our Victim Support team and in our Child Space.
We are also lucky to have knitters and quilters who lend their talents. Every child who comes to Luna is given a quilt that provides comfort and makes Luna’s wraparound support tangible.
And then there are our furry friends and their handlers from PALS who offer comfort and companionship to thousands of children and youth each year. (They also know where we keep the dog treats.)
Volunteer Opportunities
Victim Support Advocate
Victim Support Advocates are a critical part of the support we provide. Advocates must complete a 3-month orientation and commit to volunteering for a minimum of 3 hours per week for a minimum of one year.
In this role, advocates will:
Serve as a consistent point of contact
Provide ongoing support, information and referrals
Liaise with other victim services to ensure support
We currently have a full compliment of Victim Support Advocates, but please send us your application so we can keep it on file; and please check out the other volunteer opportunities available.
Child Space Advocate
To volunteer in our Child Space advocates must be at least 18 years old and be able to give us three daytime hours a week for a minimum of one year.
In this role, advocates will:
Create a safe and welcoming environment for children and families
Be sensitive to each child and family’s unique needs
Engage children in play
We currently have a full compliment of Child Space Advocates, but please send us your application so we can keep it on file; and please check out the other volunteer opportunities available.
Court Support Advocates
The Court Support Advocates follow the mandate of Luna and support cases where sexual abuse or serious physical harm of a child has occurred.
In this role, advocates will:
Support families through the court process
Provide children and families with resources to justice system services
Provide court updates for families
Youth Advisory Council
As a member of the Youth Advisory Council, advocates will play an integral role in guiding Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre’s initiatives and projects geared towards youth engagement, community outreach, and advocacy.
In this role, advocates will:
Provide insights and perspectives on various youth-related topics including education, mental health, community development, and more
Contribute to the planning and execution of events, workshops and campaigns aimed at empowering and engaging youth
Participate in regular council meetings, discussions, and brainstorming sessions
Learn more about this enriching volunteer opportunity for people ages 15-22!
