Volunteer Chapter Leader & Family Peer Supporter
(Parents for Children's Mental Health, Simcoe County Chapter)
Position ID: V-BAR0114
Last Modified: 18 Jan 2024
Last Full Update: 18 Jan 2024
Opportunity Details: Volunteer Chapter Leader & Family Peer Supporter
| Contact | Vicki Cochrane, Family Partnership Program Manager, Children's Mental Health Ontario; Phone: 416-921-2109 ext 128; Email: support@pcmh.ca |
| Duties | Volunteers must have lived experience raising a child with mental health challenges (parent, guardian, caregiver, etc.). Core Competencies Training and support are available to build further skills and competencies. We would look forward to having a further conversation with you if this sounds like a fit for you! |
| More Info Link | https://www.family.cmho.org/be-a-chapter-leader/ |
| Benefits | Opportunity to advocate for system change in the child and youth mental health sector Co-design and co-facilitate support for families Share your lived expertise with others |
| Clients | Caregivers and parents raising children with mental health challenges |
| Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours | No |
| Areas of Interest | Community Outreach |
| Skills/Experience | General Computer Skills ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work |
| Commitment Length | Long Term (More than 1 year) ; We ask for a commitment of one year or more |
| Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group ; Large Group ; Virtual Volunteering |
| Minimum Hours | 5 / Month |
| Accessibility | Unknown |
| Number of Positions | Barrie: 1 individual(s) 1 individual(s) needed in total. |
| Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on the job ; Training on-going |
| Police Check | Required |
| Additional Requirements | CMHO will cover the cost for the police check |
Agency Details: Parents for Children's Mental Health, Simcoe County Chapter
| Office Phone | 416-921-2109, Ext 128 |
| support@pcmh.ca | |
| Website | www.family.cmho.org/find-a-peer-support-chapter/ |
| Address & Map | Barrie, ON Canada |
| Mailing Address | Barrie, ON Canada |