Volunteer- Family Caregiver Education Program

CMHA•Aurora, ON

13d•Remote

About The Position

As a co-facilitator for a Family Caregiver Education 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: 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.

Requirements

Personal experience with a family member who has experienced mental health concerns.
Virtual attendance required.
Completion of Group Facilitation training.
Completion of general orientation and on-the-job training.
Complete a Vulnerable Sector Screening Check.
Minimum of a one-year commitment.
3 hours per week minimum.

Responsibilities

Introduce discussion topics and help moderate conversation.
Maintain all CMHA YSS policies and procedures relating to confidentiality, privacy and health and safety.
Inform supervisor of any issues that may interfere with the volunteer position.
Complete Group Facilitation training.
Complete general orientation and on-the-job training.
Complete a Vulnerable Sector Screening Check.
Be available for day and/or evenings and occasional on-call.
Commit to a minimum of one year.
Volunteer a minimum of 3 hours per week.
Notify program coordinator in advance if unable to attend a group.
Submit volunteer hours on a monthly basis.
Adhere to CMHA’s written volunteer policies and procedures.