Family Support Group Volunteer-Chinese Speaking
Co-facilitate a family support group by introducing discussion topics and moderating conversations. Maintain organizational policies regarding confidentiality, privacy, and health and safety.
- Remote
- Canada
- Posted Jun 22, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
Responsibilities: As a co-facilitator for a Family support Group, you will introduce discussion topics and help moderate conversation. You will be responsible for maintaining all CMHA YSS policies and procedures relating to confidentiality, privacy and health and safety. This role requires you to have personal experience with a family member who has experienced mental health concerns and therefore we ask that you inform your supervisor of any issues that arise that may interfere with your volunteer position. This role requires virtual attendance. All sessions are virtual, in the evenings, as follows: 1x month: First Thursday from 7:00pm-8:15pm. Requires training and orientation before you begin volunteering. You will need to complete a Vulnerable Sector Screening for this role. Requirements: Fluency in Chinese and English, speaking, reading and writing Three: volunteer spots available Commitments: * Completion of Group Facilitation training * Completion of general orientation and on-the-job training; * Complete a Vulnerable Sector Screening Check. * Availability for day and/or evenings and occasional on-call * Minimum of a one-year commitment * 2-3- hours per month minimum * Notify program coordinator, in advance if you are not able to be present for a group. * Submit volunteer hours on a bi-weekly basis * Adheres to CMHA’s written volunteer policies and procedures
What you’ll do
Co-facilitate a family support group by introducing discussion topics and moderating conversations. Maintain organizational policies regarding confidentiality, privacy, and health and safety.
Requirements
Requires fluency in Chinese and English and personal experience with a family member facing mental health concerns. Candidates must complete a Vulnerable Sector Screening and commit to at least one year of service.
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Chinese Fluency
- English Fluency
- Group Facilitation
- Moderation
- Confidentiality
- Privacy Compliance
- Health and Safety
Job areas
- Social Services
- Healthcare
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week