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
Seasons Year Round ; Depends on placement
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
Liability Insurance Available
Community Sets Barrie ; South Simcoe ; VC - North Simcoe ; VC - Orillia & Area ; VC - Simcoe County ; VC - Simcoe, Muskoka, Parry Sound District, Bruce, Grey, Peterborough & Northumberland

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