The Women's Centre of Halton is looking for peer support volunteers available during the daytime on weekdays.

Peer support shifts in Oakville are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 10 am - 12:30 pm & 12:30 pm-3 pm.
Remote Peer Support Shifts are Tuesday and Friday 10 am - 12:30 pm & 12:30 - 3 pm.

The Oakville Office is located at 1515 Rebecca Street, Suite 229, Oakville

If you would like to help other women through difficult times, we will provide the training and support so that you can truly make a difference!  

Peer Supporter Volunteers provide clients with a safe, supportive environment in which they can explore their options and receive the information and support they need to make positive changes in their lives. 

Conduct lessons using course resources provided; small group tutoring for basic computer skills, 8 weeks per session. Communicate with staff and attend mandatory training workshops.  

These are introductory-level courses. 
Computer Skills for Work 1: Introduction to Windows, Microsoft Word, file management, Internet and email basics, and business communications for the workplace. 
Computer Skills for Work 2: Introduction to Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, review of Microsoft Word and file management, and business numeracy for the workplace.

Tutors meet with learners for a minimum of three hours per week. Tutoring schedules depend on volunteer and learner availability.   Volunteers are matched with learners based on availability, subject area and location. 

The next intake and training session will be in Fall 2024.  We will be looking for volunteers in Georgetown, Milton, Oakville and Burlington.