NEW! Shift Engagement Project

Shift Calgary is excited to announce the launch of a new program:
The Shift Engagement Project!

Shift Calgary is dedicated to engaging sex worker in a meaningful way. Through SEP, Shift clients can contribute their time, skills and expertise for which they will receive an honorarium. SEP will support the greater involvement of Shift clients in Shift Calgary, offer the opportunity to increase the voice of those involved in sex work, enable Shift clients an opportunity to develop skills and leadership, as well as educate the wider community on issues surrounding sex work. Shift acknowledges that the participation of those directly involved in sex work will help reduce stigma and discrimination associated with sex work, which is a powerful tool for breaking down the barriers of fear and prejudice. At Shift, we are fully committed to training, mentoring and providing capacity building to interested people. We want you to feel engaged in Shift Calgary and have the opportunity to become a leader.


At this time there are four positions available in which registered Shift clients can apply.

* Become a Blog Writer and write an article about personal experiences or current issues related to sex work for the Shift Blog and other agency communications.

* Become a speaker for Shift! Shift 201 Speaker’s Network will provide the opportunity for past or current sex workers to share their story at educational workshops offered by Shift called Shift Perspectives or other events.

* As a Social Event Planner you will be responsible for creating social events that cater to the interest of other Shift clients.

* International Sex Workers’ Rights Day Committee members will be a part of a committee that plans and implements an event for International Sex Workers’ Rights Day, held in the month of March.

We are open to your feedback! If you have any other ideas for the Shift Engagement Project, please contact Catharine van der Linden, Shift Program Coordinator at info@shiftcalgary.org or 403.237.8171