Support for Anxiety Volunteer
About the role
Responsibilities:
As a co-facilitator for a Support for Anxiety group, you will introduce discussion topics and help moderate conversation.
In addition to the weekly meetings, this role requires attendance at a quarterly volunteer meeting as well as training and orientation before you begin volunteering. You will need to complete a Vulnerable Sector Screening for this role.
This is a virtual group (hosted over Zoom) on Mondays from 1:30-2:30 pm.
Commitments to the role:
- 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
- 1.5 hours per week minimum
- Notify the program coordinator, in advance if you are not able to be present for a group.
- Submit volunteer hours on a monthly basis
- Adheres to CMHA’s written volunteer policies and procedures
Duties:
- Introduces topics for discussion during groups
- Keep discussion on track and on topic.
- Prioritize a member in crisis, summarize discussions, and end meetings on a positive note.
- Note the content (what is said) and process (how it is said or is not said).
- Encourage consensus on all group decisions made.
- Empower group members to problem-solve and resolve any conflicts.
- Ensure that all participants have the opportunity to speak, and be respectful if a member has chosen to pass.
- Ensure that the “Comfort Agreement” guidelines are followed and respected.
- Stress confidentiality outside of the group. This builds trust to be able to share.
- Identify commonalities between group members.
- Submit the mandatory forms within the required time frame. (Group attendance, Volunteer hours and possible expenses)
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About Canadian Mental Health Association | York Region & South Simcoe
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is the most established, most extensive community mental health organization in Canada providing a full scope of mental health and addictions services for over 100 years. As the nationwide leader and champion for mental health, we facilitate access to the resources people require to maintain and improve mental health and community integration, build resilience, and support recovery from mental illness and addiction.
CMHA York Region South Simcoe (CMHA-YRSS) is one of the fastest growing branches of the Canadian Mental Health Association with around 350 staff and 100 volunteers. We offer 30+ publicly funded programs and services for youth (12+), adults and family caregivers. Last year we provided mental health and addictions services to more than 42,000 individuals.
Our community is filled with innovators who create change, professionals who deliver excellence, influencers who create impact, and passionate, determined people who are creating our vision of Mental Health for All.
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Support for Anxiety Volunteer
About the role
Responsibilities:
As a co-facilitator for a Support for Anxiety group, you will introduce discussion topics and help moderate conversation.
In addition to the weekly meetings, this role requires attendance at a quarterly volunteer meeting as well as training and orientation before you begin volunteering. You will need to complete a Vulnerable Sector Screening for this role.
This is a virtual group (hosted over Zoom) on Mondays from 1:30-2:30 pm.
Commitments to the role:
- 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
- 1.5 hours per week minimum
- Notify the program coordinator, in advance if you are not able to be present for a group.
- Submit volunteer hours on a monthly basis
- Adheres to CMHA’s written volunteer policies and procedures
Duties:
- Introduces topics for discussion during groups
- Keep discussion on track and on topic.
- Prioritize a member in crisis, summarize discussions, and end meetings on a positive note.
- Note the content (what is said) and process (how it is said or is not said).
- Encourage consensus on all group decisions made.
- Empower group members to problem-solve and resolve any conflicts.
- Ensure that all participants have the opportunity to speak, and be respectful if a member has chosen to pass.
- Ensure that the “Comfort Agreement” guidelines are followed and respected.
- Stress confidentiality outside of the group. This builds trust to be able to share.
- Identify commonalities between group members.
- Submit the mandatory forms within the required time frame. (Group attendance, Volunteer hours and possible expenses)
Not the right fit? Search for Support for Anxiety Volunteer jobs in Aurora, ON
About Canadian Mental Health Association | York Region & South Simcoe
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is the most established, most extensive community mental health organization in Canada providing a full scope of mental health and addictions services for over 100 years. As the nationwide leader and champion for mental health, we facilitate access to the resources people require to maintain and improve mental health and community integration, build resilience, and support recovery from mental illness and addiction.
CMHA York Region South Simcoe (CMHA-YRSS) is one of the fastest growing branches of the Canadian Mental Health Association with around 350 staff and 100 volunteers. We offer 30+ publicly funded programs and services for youth (12+), adults and family caregivers. Last year we provided mental health and addictions services to more than 42,000 individuals.
Our community is filled with innovators who create change, professionals who deliver excellence, influencers who create impact, and passionate, determined people who are creating our vision of Mental Health for All.