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Q: The WRC advertises as being open from
9am to 5pm, but I called/stopped by and no one was there. Why isn't
the Centre open all day?
A: Our goal is to be open from 9-5. However, since the Centre is
operated entirely on volunteer efforts, there may be no one available
to cover certain hours during a particular semester. This is
particularly problematic during the Spring when many students are
not on campus. When this is the case, we will have our hours of
operation posted both outside the office (UC-1009) and on the
website (on the hours of operation page)
- these are hours when someone will definitely be available. If it
is an emergency and no one is here, please contact the
University Counselling
Centre (UC-5000) at 737-8874. Alternatively, if you would like
to make an appointment, we may be reached in the following ways:
Phone: 737-4366
Fax: 737-4743
E-mail: wrc@mun.ca
(Please note that e-mail may not be a confidential medium.)
Q: Do I have to be a student to volunteer/use the services of the WRC?
A: We require that you be a student (undergraduate or graduate) to
volunteer with the Centre. However, anyone - whether a student or
not - may avail of our services!
Q: What free products are available at the WRC?
A: The WRC offers pads, tampons, condoms, and lubricant to the
entire student population free of charge. Because we rely on
donations, certain products may not be available at a given time.
Currently, infant diapers are available free of charge with a suggested
donation of $2.
Q: Can the WRC supply groups (ie. Residence houses) with large
donations of products (condoms, tampons, etc) for special
promotions/events?
A: Unfortunately, due to our own limited resources, we cannot give
away large quantities of condoms. However, you may encourage
individual students to drop by and take advantage of our resources!
As a University Centre, we solicit these donations from companies
who are generous enough to donate the products we need. If you are
a representative of a particular organization or house, it is likely
that you may be eligible to receieve donations from companies as
well.
Q: Whatever happened to the Feminist Power Hour?!
A: The Feminist Power Hour was a weekly program of the WRC on
CHMR 93.5 FM. There is
currently no one available to host the show, although we hope
to have it up and running again in the future!
Q: Can men use the services of the WRC?
A: Certainly! Both men and women are welcome and encouraged
to stop by the Centre for information, resources, and individual
support.
Q: Is my visit to the WRC confidential?
A: Absolutely. The WRC does not record detailed information of
visits and all information disclosed while at the Centre is
strictly confidential. Confidentiality is a part of our mission
and emphasized in volunteer training. We also have a private
room available to discuss personal matters.
Q: How can I get involved?
A: If you are interested in volunteering, you may stop by the
Centre and pick up a Volunteer Application, which are usually
placed just outside the office. Applications are generally
followed by a brief, informal interview and training session.
Q: What is involved in volunteer training?
A: Training is generally held once a year, usually in the Fall
semester. Although the exact format may vary from semester to
semester, it will usually involve about two days of 9-5 training,
as well as additional sessions pertaining to specific issues.
Topics will include a general orientation to the physical office
and our services, and the main emphasis will be placed on
sensitivity training and crisis intervention skills. Training
is ongoing after the initial training weekend, and volunteers will
be required to work with a senior volunteer for a limited period
of time. All potential volunteers must complete all areas of
training.
Q: I applied to volunteer with the Centre quite some time ago and
have not heard back. Why haven't I been contacted?
A: You will be contacted about a month before a scheduled
training; therefore, depending on when you apply, it may be a few
months before you hear anything back. For example, if you apply in
May, the next training may not be until October. Frequency of
training generally depends on the number of applications received
after a training has taken place. If a large number of applications
is received shortly after a training session, we may hold another
training session in the following semester. If you have any
questions or would like more information regarding training, please
don't hesitate to contact us!
NOTE: Even if you are not a current volunteer, you are more than
welcome to stop by, have some coffee, and see what the Centre is
all about. We would love to meet you!
Have a question? Send us an email.
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