STOP: Students Together Offer Prevention is a volunteer opportunity offered by the Sexual Harassment Office (SHO) at Memorial University. The SHO provides services to all members of the university community on all campuses and institutes of Memorial University. We aim to prevent sexual violence through awareness and education, mitigating the effects of sexual violence, and identifying methods for the timely resolution of complaints that arise on campus. Prevention activities for volunteers may include display tables, education sessions, events and online learning modules. Response services offered by the SHO include confidential or anonymous consultation, information on policy and procedures, resolution of complaints, and resources, supports and referrals. 

Location: ER-6038, Earth Sciences Building, St. John's Campus, Memorial University

Contact: Administrative Coordinator, Sexual Harassment Office

Email: svprevention@mun.ca

Phone Number: (709) 864-8199

Website: https://www.mun.ca/sexualharassment/ 

Volunteer Activities/Duties: 

• The STOP volunteer program is looking for volunteers that are eager to both learn and unlearn understandings surrounding consent and sexual violence, and contribute to sometimes challenging conversations on topics of sexual violence, gender-based violence and respectful relationships.
• Its purpose is to support student-led initiatives that promote a culture on campus that is free from sexual violence through awareness and education.
• The volunteer program aims to extend from the basics of asking for consent and expand our university community’s understanding of the nuances of consent culture and sexual violence prevention at the post-secondary level.
• The volunteer program allows students to network with students, staff and faculty who share the goal of fostering an environment free of sexual violence, while learning from each other.
• Volunteers will have the opportunity to assist in: the development of new sexual violence prevention initiatives and event promotion, the engagement of the campus community at educational booths, encouraging participation in conversations about consent and sexual violence prevention, distributing resources and participating in other related duties.

Commitment:

• Volunteers must commit to the program for one academic year (September to April). Returning volunteers will be welcomed back. Volunteers must agree to provide a minimum of 40 hours of volunteer service throughout the academic year. Please note, there are no commitment expectations during exam seasons.
• Volunteers must complete mandatory training and sign and adhere to a confidentiality agreement. Both the training and signing of a confidentiality agreement are required before being able to participate in volunteer activities.
• Volunteers are expected to attend at least one of the scheduled bi-weekly meetings per month, and participate in campus initiatives and events. Volunteers are expected to represent the SHO with professionalism and non-judgment, being respectful to all members of the university community.

Orientation and Training: Training for the STOP program will be comprised of both online and in-person sessions. It will include general information on the Sexual Harassment Office and an overview of key concepts such as bystander intervention, consent, healthy relationships, and responding to disclosures of sexual violence. Orientation will provide an overview of the office, policy and procedures, and the role of our volunteers.

Registration: follow the link https://www.mun.ca/sexualharassment/prevention/stop-volunteer-program/