The Victoria Disability Resource Centre is Seeking a Program Coordinator

*Please note that this position is for a person who lives with a disability* Job Title: Lived Experiences Around Disability (LEAD) Coordinator Apply to: Wendy Cox at director@drcvictoria.com Start Date: ASAP Terms: $18/hour for 20 to 25 hours/week between Monday and Friday (days and times are flexible) Location: 817A Fort Street, Victoria, BC with some flexibility to work from home About the Victoria Disability Resource Centre: The Victoria Disability Resource Centre (VDRC) is a community-based organization dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities through inclusion, education, and resource provision. Our mission is to promote disability inclusion and awareness to create a more accessible and inclusive society. We proudly boast a team where all employees have one or more disabilities. Position Overview: LEAD is part of our Peer Support Program and delivers innovative presentations about what it is like to live with a disability to students (K-12) and youth in Victoria. This program is delivered by persons with disabilities who have spent a lengthy period of time navigating their daily lives within their abilities. These speakers work in partnership with students with disabilities at each school, giving the students an opportunity to anonymously (via the speaker) or personally share what they have experienced at the school in terms of social and environmental barriers. Key Responsibilities: • Coordinate and schedule 1-hour workshops, related to lived experiences around disability, to local schools and community centres. • Develop and deliver engaging presentations that highlight personal stories and experiences of living with a disability. • Create and deliver a hands-on learning experience for children & youth in a fun and safe manner. • Collaborate with other team members to ensure the content is accurate, impactful, and aligns with VDRC’s mission. • Engage with participants, answer questions, and facilitate discussions to enhance understanding and awareness. • Collect feedback from participants to continually improve the quality of the workshops. • Assist in promoting the program through various channels, including social media and community outreach. • Track and record data and statistics. See the full job description here: https://drcvictoria.com/get-involved/volunteers/careers-at-the-vdrc/