Volunteer Opportunities at Canadian Mental Health Association - Simcoe County Branch

(Canadian Mental Health Association. Simcoe County Branch, Volunteer Program)

Position ID: V-MID0711
Last Modified: 23 May 2024
Last Full Update: 23 May 2024

Opportunity Details: Volunteer Opportunities at Canadian Mental Health Association - Simcoe County Branch

Contact Jenna Zardo, Team Lead - Urban Pantry and Volunteer Programs, Canadian Mental Health Association - Simcoe County Branch; Phone: 705-726-5033 ext 406; Email: jzardo@cmhastarttalking.ca
Duties

Volunteer duties vary depending on the placement and will be discussed prior to an interview.

Current opportunities:

  • Good Food Box – the second Wednesday of the month, unloading the produce truck, sorting and packing food boxes, volunteer delivery drivers, variety of shifts available – Barrie 

  • Cooking Classes with the Urban Pantry program – Barrie 

  • Assembling Harm Reduction Kits – in need of 2-4 volunteers for this role, once a month on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 9 am - 1 pm – Barrie 

  • Client and Family Advisory Committee members - open to clients or family member/caregiver in the past 3 years

  • One-on-one client support

    • Currently opportunities in Barrie, Collingwood

  • Healthy Relationship Group – Co-facilitator in Barrie
    • 1.5 hours per week (possible evenings)

  • Reception support in Midland

    • Mon-Wed 10 am to 3 pm (various shifts)

  • Recreational groups in Collingwood

    • Tuesdays at 11 am

    • Thursdays at 2 pm
Benefits * Gain knowledge of mental health and addiction issues 
* Meet and network with knowledgeable people 
* Gain experience working as part of a team to reach a common goal
Clients Individuals with mental health and addiction Issues
Ages 20 year(s) and up
Areas of Interest Mental Health / Addictions ; Office Administration ; Program Coordination / Support ; Reception Support ; Telephone Communication
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; General Computer Skills ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; Fundraising experience
Commitment Length Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Asking volunteers to commit to at least six months.
Interaction Level One-on-one ; Small Group ; Virtual Volunteering
Minimum Hours 2 / Month
Accessibility Fully Accessible ; Designated parking at entrance - Parking Lot at most locations
Location Varies: Barrie (currently), Occasional: Orillia. Midland. Collingwood, Innisfil
Number of Positions Barrie ; Collingwood ; Innisfil ; Midland ; Orillia
Training Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training is required ; Scheduled training ; Training on the job ; Training on-going
Transportation Driver License required - Depends on placement ; Car required - Depends on the placement
Police Check Required
Additional Requirements Completion of compulsory on line AODA Training and any other training deemed necessary, on line or through workshops

Agency Details: Canadian Mental Health Association. Simcoe County Branch, Volunteer Program

Office Phone 705-726-5033
Toll Free Phone 1-800-461-4319
Fax 705-719-0908
Website cmhastarttalking.ca
Address & Map
128 Anne St S
Barrie, ON
Canada L4N 6A2
Mailing Address 128 Anne St S 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4N 6A2