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Volunteer

Many men want to help build a violence-free community. MANifest Change connects you with the skills and resources to prevent gender-based violence. Acting as allies means that we learn from women and LGBTQ2IS advocates, practice accountability, and hone our skills to prevent common situations of sexual harassment, sexual assault and partner abuse.

Volunteer Guide

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Help raise awareness

We attend public events and organize gatherings of men to educate ourselves, practice accountability, strengthen and encourage each other. You may be interested in joining OCTEVAW’s Public Engagement Committee to organize community awareness campaigns or you may choose to get involved with fundraising to support OCTEVAW’s member agencies.

Time commitment: variable

 

Support women and LGBTQ2IS advocates

At times, women and LGBTQ2IS advocates invite MANifest Change volunteers to accompany them to events where our presence helps other men take gender-based violence seriously. The presence of other men can reduce the possibility that audience members will harass advocates. Effective accompaniment is about a calm, supportive presence rather than a “bodyguard” approach.

Time commitment: Minimum of 24 hours over one year on weekdays, evenings or weekends.

  1. Complete the volunteer intake process
  2. Participate in accountability check-ins and coaching with OCTEVAW staff
  3. Participate in 7 hours of Volunteer Orientation and Active Bystander Training.
  4. Join women and LGBTQ2IS advocates at events that benefit from the presence of male allies, e.g. Project Soundcheck trainings, November Shine the Light events, December 6 Memorial

A police record check for the vulnerable sector is required.

 

 

 

Facilitate workshops with youth

We offer the Five MANifest Change Conversations to all-male and mixed-gender groups in high schools, universities and community agencies. Learn to lead conversations about positive masculinity, handling disclosures, the impact of GBV, consent and active bystander skills.

Time commitment: Minimum of 40 hours over one year on weekdays or evenings

  1. Complete the volunteer intake process
  2. Participate in accountability check-ins and coaching with OCTEVAW staff
  3. Participate in 21 hours of Volunteer Orientation and MANifest Change Facilitator Training
  4. Co-facilitate the workshop series with other volunteer facilitators and the support of OCTEVAW staff

A police record check for the vulnerable sector is required.