Volunteer- Family Caregiver Education Program

Responsibilities: 

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. 

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 
• Adheres to CMHA’s written volunteer policies and procedures