Peer Supporter

The No Society: By Survivors, For Survivors is a local charity helping survivors of sexual violence across the Fraser Valley find healing and justice. This is accomplished by bridging the gaps to much-needed resources through in-person peer support, an online local resource hub, and awareness-raising. The No Society is dedicated to all survivor-led services that are dignifying and inclusive.

During this practicum, the student will have the opportunity to be a Shadow Support with a TNS staff member and join peer support sessions for local survivors of sexual violence. In these sessions, the society:

• informs survivors of their resource options to help them decide on next steps.

• walk through the process of receiving these services.

• takes the burden off the shoulders of survivors of sexual violence so that they can make informed choices moving forward through this difficult and complex process.

Candidate: This includes but is not limited to, researching options for the survivor’s specific case, placing phone calls and emails with the resources, booking appointments, etc. The student is assigned a mentor and would debrief each session with The No Society’s peer support team. They would be included in all team meeting activities and required training sessions.

• This situation is ideal for someone with strong listening skills, who is confident communicating over the phone and email and is passionate about supporting survivors of sexual violence.

• Confidentiality is required.

• Students choose to be on site 1 day per week (Monday, Tuesday or Thursday) from 10AM to 6PM.