2slgbtq+ Recreational Group Facilitator Volunteer Jobs in Aurora, ON
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Aurora, ON
2SLGBTQ+ Recreational Group Facilitator Volunteer
About the role
Responsibilities:
As a 2SLGBTQ+ Recreational Group Facilitator, you will assist staff in the hosting of 2SLGBTQ+ recreation groups. These peer-led groups are open to anyone who identifies as 2SLGBTQ+ or as an ally. It’s a time to meet people and socialize. Activities are chosen together by volunteers and participants and include games, discussion topics and peer support.
Volunteers in this role must identify as part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. This is an in-person group in Aurora.
Commitments to the role:
- Adhere to CMHA’s written volunteer policies and procedures
- Agree to a minimum of six months volunteer placement
- Attend relevant meetings as needed
- Attend volunteer schedule as agreed with staff supervisor
- Be aware of and follow all health and safety procedures
- Complete a Vulnerable Sector Screening Check
- Inform supervisor immediately of concerns regarding the welfare of clients
- Inform supervisor of incident(s) within 24 hrs
- Inform supervisor of issues that might interfere with the running of the program.
- Inform supervisor of issues that might interfere with volunteer placement or performance of volunteer role
- Maintains confidentiality with respect to information about clients, family members and others
- Adheres to CMHA’s written volunteer policies and procedures
The group runs on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 6:00-8:00 PM at our Aurora location.
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.
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