Family Support Group Volunteer Jobs in Aurora, Ontario, Canada
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Aurora, Ontario, Canada
Family Support Group Volunteer
About the role
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: Last Monday 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.
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
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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.