As a volunteer-powered organization, we learn a lot about the varied benefits of volunteering and why our volunteers enjoy donating their time. Benefits of volunteering range from increased physical activity, creating a sense of community and purpose, to making a difference in the lives of others. Whatever your reasons for volunteering, giving your time and […]
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Every year from November 25 – December 10, we observe the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Marking its 31th anniversary in 2022, this global campaign is an opportunity to speak up and call out for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls. During these 16 days, governments, international organizations and
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While many volunteers are looking to make a difference in their community, one decided our cause was worth volunteering for across the globe. Meet Olena, a UI/UX and Graphic Designer based in Kyiv, Ukraine.
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The Montréal Region chapter is the latest addition to the Shelter Movers family. Shelter Movers Montréal Region’s services have been offered since September 2020 in the greater Montréal area. Shelter Movers Montréal Region has received the support of several shelters and agencies that are delighted with the services being offered to survivors, such as the
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Samantha Armstrong is a veteran at Shelter Movers Vancouver, volunteering since the chapter began more than two years ago. Samantha started as the chapter’s first intake coordinator and processed every move during the first year. She eventually became an intake supervisor, which involves scheduling moves with the intake team. Through this experience, Samantha has the opportunity
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Last October, Harrison Thorne returned to Canada from his deployment in the Bahamas. After providing disaster relief and humanitarian aid with GlobalMedic, Harrison wanted to continue helping the people around him. While looking into different volunteer organizations, he came across Shelter Movers Vancouver and knew he found a cause he could get behind. Since joining
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The team at Advanced Storage Centres is helping to end the cycle of abuse and violence against women the best way they know how: by supporting Shelter Movers to provide safe and convenient storage for our clients. With locations all over the Lower Mainland, Advanced Storage Centres has been creating positive change in the local
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The prevalence of gender-based violence is what surprised Jade Vallentyne the most when she began volunteering with the Vancouver chapter of Shelter Movers. Jade is one of our rockstar movers and has been helping British Columbians leave abuse since October 2019. She says through educational resources provided by Shelter Movers and the frequency of moves, especially
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Sana, Lead Mover, Shelter Movers, spent 6 years overseas working and earning her Master’s in ‘Policy, Media and Communication’ in the UK. When she returned to her hometown Toronto, one of the first things she did was join Shelter Movers as a way to meet people and reacquaint herself with the city. When Sana first
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Making the decision to leave a violent or abusive home can be difficult. From where to go, to who to ask questions to, it can be hard to find counsel and support you can trust. Luckily, there are countless resources available for people experiencing gender-based violence at low or no cost. If you’re thinking about
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