Volunteer Training
Online Training
Core Training
This 18-minute video covers the basics of volunteering with us. Whether you want to serve with our in-prison mentorship program, No One Leaves Alone (NOLA) community reintegration program, or Hidden Treasures thrift stores, this video is the place to start.
The core training video covers the following topics:
History of our organization
Volunteer values
Types of mentorship
Boundaries and confidentiality
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Interested in NOLA volunteer training? Email us at info@m2w2.com and we’ll let you know about upcoming training events and videos. Thanks!
Watching the training videos is often the first step in becoming a volunteer. In addition, you’ll need to complete the following:
Volunteer interview
Two personal reference checks
Police records check*
Statement of confidentiality
*Applicants who currently volunteer in other programs and have already received security clearance through Correctional Services Canada may not need to complete an additional police records check.
M2W2 Training
Join us for Core Training on Saturday, November 8 in Abbotsford. The day will include Prison Mentorship Training from 9:00–11:30 a.m. and NOLA Training from 12:00–2:30 p.m. A complimentary lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Prison Mentorship participants are welcome to stay afterwards for lunch, and NOLA participants are invited to come early to enjoy lunch before their session. Additional event details will be sent to you by email closer to the date. Please note that the registration deadline is November 3.
Prison Mentorship Training
After viewing the core training video, volunteers who want to serve in prison need to watch our prison mentor training video: Building Trust-Filled Relationships with People in Prison
The video was originally recorded during a live session held over Zoom on June 8, 2021.
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Volunteer interview
Statement of confidentiality
Two personal reference checks
Correctional Services Canada application forms
Fingerprinting
CSC training
*Applicants who currently volunteer in other programs and have already received security clearance through Correctional Services Canada may not need to complete an additional police records check.
Next Level Volunteer Training
Trauma and Resiliency Informed Practice (TRIP) with Marika Sandrelli
Session 1: Making Sense of Trauma
This session was held on October 4, 2021, over Zoom.
Define psychological, social, and ambient trauma.
Recall different types of trauma experienced by individuals, groups, and communities.
Describe the effects of trauma and practice ways to reduce these effects
Session 2: Compassion-Led Trauma-Informed Engagement
This session was held on October 19, 2021.
Describe how triggers activate/intensify the effects of trauma
Apply skills to reduce re-traumatization and increase safety and resilience for individuals and families
Respond to trauma disclosures in a safe and trusting way
Session 3: Supporting Your Resiliency in Response to Trauma
This session was held on Tuesday, November 23, 2021.
Appraise your own response to distress and trauma
Describe and apply self-compassion practices to reduce your distress in the workplace
About the Instructor
For 40 years, Marika has worked in outreach, counselling, education, and capacity bridging efforts with people experiencing social exclusion from poverty, homelessness, trauma, mental health, and substance use needs in several countries in Africa and Central America, and locally in BC in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Currently, and in the last 16 years, Marika works in the role of Knowledge Exchange Leader for Mental Health & Substance Use Services in Fraser Health where she leads that region’s Trauma & Resiliency Informed Practice initiative.
Providing Addiction Support to People in Prison and on Parole with Dorothy Henneveld
This session was held on April 20, 2021, over Zoom.
About the Instructor
Dorothy Henneveld is Clinical Supervisor of Substance Use Counseling and Youth Prevention Teams at Alouette Addictions Services in Maple Ridge, BC.
Conversations That Matter with Glenn F. Burchart
Conversations That Matter was held October 5, 2020, via Zoom.
About the Instructor
A career police officer with the Vancouver Police Department, Glenn F. Burchart started his own company, the Whole Truth, in 2014, to provide training in interviewing and conversation management to law enforcement agencies and people who work with prisoners and parolees. To date, Glenn has instructed hundreds of students and is proud of the 100% positive course evaluations.
Financial Planning for Inmates and Dynamic Members with Raymond Robyn
Financial Planning for Inmates and Dynamic Members was held Monday, February 1, 2021, via Zoom.
About the Instructor
Raymond Robyn is Executive Director at M2/W2 Association, a position he’s held since 2014. Raymond describes himself as a motivator and problem-solver with the ability to work across all levels of an organization to uncover innovative means to reach the end goal.
Previously, Raymond completed 25 years with Operation Mobilization in South Africa (his homeland), Mozambique, Kazakhstan, and Canada, where he served as an Associate Director in Ontario specializing in human resources, and staff support and development.
