Job Description

Location
Crabtree Corner, 533 East Hastings Street, and one home online teaching/admin day
Posting Period
October 30, 2025 - November 12, 2025


We are seeking a Violence Prevention and Volunteer Engagement Coordinator who is passionate about walking alongside self-identified women as they rebuild their lives and step in the direction of a thriving life. Grounded in trauma- and culturally-informed, feminist, harm-reduction, and equity-seeking frameworks, the role supports women in the Downtown East Side and throughout the Lower Mainland through violence prevention and family support programs, and provides meaningful volunteer opportunities and pre-employment training and coaching as they grow in capacity and confidence.

What you'll be doing:

Program Coordination and Engagement: Facilitate the Violence Prevention program by providing intake, risk assessment and safety planning, one-to-one support, coaching, and referrals; Facilitate the Volunteer Program by recruitment, onboarding, training, managing, and supporting volunteers Volunteer and Student Supervision: Recruit, hire, supervise, and mentor volunteers and occasional practicum students; provide ongoing support, performance feedback, and recognition Community Building: Develop strong connections with participants, volunteers, donors, colleagues, other YWCA departments, and community partners; foster a welcoming, inclusive environment Recognition & Growth: Celebrate contributions of volunteers and participants through annual and other events; provide employment referrals to volunteers as they take their next steps Administration & Compliance: Maintain program records and ensure adherence to standards and safety requirements; write regular board and annual reports Teaching and Group Facilitation: Deliver violence prevention curriculum (online and/or in person) and offer small group or one-on-one discussion opportunities Other duties as required

What you'll need:

Demonstrated experience in teaching and group facilitation Experience managing, hiring, training, and supervising volunteers and/or practicum students Knowledge of intimate partner and family violence, trauma-informed practice, harm reduction, and equity-seeking/feminist approaches Understanding of the systemic and intersectional barriers faced by marginalized single mothers, including poverty, colonization, racism, and ableism Strong interpersonal and communication skills; proven ability to build trust and relationships across diverse groups Community development and advocacy experience Excellent organizational and administrative skills; able to manage multiple priorities Flexibility, creativity, and commitment to supporting women toward their goals and dreams Valid clear criminal record check (including vulnerable sector). The YWCA values a combination of lived, practical, and formal education and experience

What we offer:

We offer our eligible employees the following benefits as part of their total rewards package:


Extended medical and dental benefits A defined benefit pension plan (MPP) Pregnancy, parental and adoption leave top up 22 vacation days and 3 personal days, in addition to paid sick leave. Flexible working arrangements for applicable positions Employee Family Assistance Program, a confidential and voluntary support service for employees and their eligible family members A workplace that prioritizes employee health, safety and well-being, including many learning and growth opportunities such as our employee mentorship program and three equity committees that help to support our goals towards achieving meaningful equity and inclusion. Free staff membership to our Health + Fitness Centre Discounts at our YWCA Hotel Priority in YWCA Child Care centres

Pay Rate: $31.16 per hour

How to Apply

If you're seeking a workplace where your values align with your work, and where every voice drives meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter by

Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 5pm

with Subject line:

Volunteer Engagement and Violence Prevention Coordinator

to:

May Kwan, Associate Director

Crabtree Corner


533 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC




We're committed to increasing representation and equity across our organization. We strongly encourage applications from women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities and others from marginalized communities. We're also focused on creating leadership opportunities for Indigenous, Black, and gender-diverse individuals. If you'd like to learn more about our inclusive culture before applying, feel free to contact our Equity and Engagement Manager at people@ywcavan.org.