How You Can Help
The Westcoast Genesis Society gratefully accepts support from the community to better serve clients! Here are three ways you can help: volunteer your time and skills, do your student practicum with us, or make a donation.
Volunteer
As a volunteer, you will assist with the general operations of the Genesis House CRF and/or the Maria Keary Cottage CRF, have face-to-face interaction with residents, help ensure accountability and security, interface with CSC staff such as Parole Officers, document and write reports. At Maria Keary Cottage, you may also assist in providing services to housing residents.
Check out the general qualifications we seek for all employees (and volunteers). If you think you can make a difference as a volunteer, contact Executive Director Andrew Boyd to begin the screening and interview process.
Apply for a Practicum Placement
A practicum placement will involve the completion of a practicum project and a specific number of practicum hours.
The student will interact extensively with residents (offenders and housing residents) on a daily basis to assist the case management team in providing a balance of support and supervision to clients. This will involve monitoring residents who are offenders on conditional release to ensure they are in compliance with the terms and conditions of their release and with House Rules. The student will also interact with elements of the criminal justice system and develop industry standard case report writing skills. During the practicum placement, the student will learn best practices approaches and will develop the skills necessary to work with a unique and multi-barriered clientele.
If you think you can make a difference as a practicum student, contact Executive Director Andrew Boyd to begin the screening and interview process.
Donate
Westcoast Genesis Society appreciates the generous support it receives from individuals, community groups and local businesses. The Society is a registered charity and will issue tax receipts for donations to our programs.
Our Wish List includes:
- Groceries
- Tools
- Computers
- Employment Opportunities for Residents
- Recreation and Event Passes (fitness, games, activities like bowling, movies)
(Main entry at rear off Dickenson Street, one block north of Carnarvon)