[Hiring] Volunteer- Family Caregiver Education Program @CMHA

Role Description

As a co-facilitator for a Family Caregiver Education Group, you will:

• Introduce discussion topics and help moderate conversation.
• Maintain all CMHA YSS policies and procedures relating to confidentiality, privacy, and health and safety.
• Have personal experience with a family member who has experienced mental health concerns.
• 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:

• Four cycles per year.
• Ten sessions per cycle.
• Every Wednesday from 7:00pm-9:00pm.

Requires training and orientation before you begin volunteering. You will need to complete a Vulnerable Sector Screening for this role.

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.
• 3 hours per week minimum.
• Notify program coordinator, in advance if you are not able to be present for a group.
• Submit volunteer hours on a monthly basis.
• Adhere to CMHA’s written volunteer policies and procedures.