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TO Rainbow's Pride In Scarborough
Creating inclusive space’s for diverse LGBTQ+ youth experiencing disabilities to gather and build leadership skills in Scarborough
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our mission
our mission
Amplifying Voices of LGBTQ+ youth with disabilities to create reflective drop in programming and work collaboratively with Community Partners to develop educational Tools and Resources
WHO ARE WE?
Rainbow’s Pride in Scarborough (RPIS) is an event put together by a grassroots community collective and has been held annually for the past 6 years. The event was created by myself, Rainbow Hunt who recognizes the need for positive spaces that celebrate the diversity of LGBTQ+ (newcomer, immigrant, refugee, Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC), 2 spirit) Youth in Scarborough. RPIS provides a space for people to celebrate who they are and feel like they are a part of a community. We host a pride event with youth performances, food, activities, a resource fair and a way for youth to connect through services. We also run costume/traditional clothing workshops where participants can design their own cool clothing and express themselves through art and their disability and build skills. The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) and our team outreach at different events/conferences and opportunities that are available.
WHY IS THIS ORGANIZATION NEEDED?
This organization is needed because of lack of LGBTQ+ services and supports in the Scarborough Community. Youth isolation plays a big part of why RPIS is needed and gives youth a space where they can access and gain resources. Through our collaborative approach we have partnered with agencies to provide supportive services, and build a connected community
WHAT WE PROVIDE
LGBTQ+ services for
Diverse Youth
Harm reduction Supports Resources/Referrals
Services free Supplies
Individual budgeting
support/workshops
HIV/AIDS
info & workshops
1-1 service
& supports
1 -1 counselling
referrals
Resources/ Referrals
for individuals needs
Hormones &
Transitioning Supports
Housing Supports &
Application Process
Resumes and
Designing Covering Letter
OUR TEAM
Rainbow Hunt
Project Director/Founder
T.T
Project Coordinator
Dre-G
Project Manager/Co-Founder
Cathy-T
Project Mentor
YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
YAC MEMBERS PLAN AND OVERSEE OUR ACTIVITIES!
Qualifications
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Must have lived experienced as LGBTQ+ who face (homophobia, Trans-phobia, racism, sexism, ableism, discrimination.
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Labelled with a disability (physical, Mental, intellectual) or other
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Between the ages (15-29)
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Identify as newcomer, refugee, immigrant, person of colour, BI-POC and marginalize Diverse Youth
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must be Living in Scarborough/GTA area
Availability:
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6 month Contract (May to Oct) 2019
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2.5 hours per meeting x 8 meeting’s (Dates are flexible) throughout (May to Oct)
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Attend every meeting prepared to learn and work
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Be on time for each meeting ( Every half an hour late $10 deduction)
Responsibilities:
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Participate in 8 meetings throughout May-Oct 2019
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Be on time at each meeting (and prepared and ready to work
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Be open and willing to participate in teleconference, email and Facebook discussion, presentations,
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Full Participation in Activities throughout the project
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To plan rainbows pride in Scarborough with RPIS Staff Team
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To participate in outreach and tabling at Pride and throughout the project between May-Dec
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To participate trainings, Workshops Throughout RPIS
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Have good Communication skills with other’s/ staff team of the Project
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Set goals with the project Director to achieve and work on etc.
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The ability to work in a team and participate in group discussion
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An interest and passion to create a space for LGBTQ+ in Scarborough
What Will You Receive For Your Time?
Each youth advisory committee member will be given transportation cost both ways from and to each meeting. Also you will be given $50.00 honorarium check (no cash) at each meeting only and work materials (note book, pen, pencils, erasers, white out, binder, sticky notes etc. And for each meeting there will be figure foods and snacks and drinks depending on folks' dietary needs and allergies as well…
How to Apply: Reach Us At inforainbowspride@gmail.com for an Application
OUR VOLUNTEER SUPPORTERS
Here's What You Can Do As a Volunteer Supporter!
as a volunteer you can become a supportive Ally towards LGBTQ+ Youth with Disabilities and help with the project /activities..
What you can receive
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skills, knowledge and networking
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relationships
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volunteer school hours
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TTC Tokens (depending on funding)
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certification at the end
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a reference letter from the project director
Wanna Volunteer with us? Contact inforainbowspride@gmail.com for more details
OUR PARTNERSHIPS
OUR FUNDERS
