Support for Depression Volunteer - Aurora, Canada - Canadian Mental Health Association, York

Canadian Mental Health Association, York

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Aurora, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Responsibilities:

As a co-facilitator for a Support for Depression 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 depression and therefore we ask that you inform your supervisor of any issues that arise that may interfere with your volunteer position.

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.

We are looking for volunteers available for on Thursday Mornings

Commitments to the role:

Completion of Group Facilitation training
Completion of general orientation and onthejob training;
Complete a Vulnerable Sector Screening Check.
Availability for day and/or evenings and occasional oncall
Minimum of a oneyear 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

Skills:
Preferred