Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in volunteering!

We are always searching for skilled and enthusiastic volunteers! Individuals who get involved with CMHA play a crucial role in our organization and in enhancing the well-being of our community.

Your support helps us improve the lives of people living with mental health and/or addiction challenges and we truly appreciate the dedication and initiative of those who unselfishly contribute their time and energy.

Volunteer Positions

CMHA screens and places volunteers on an on-going basis to work in various teams and programs at our office locations. These opportunities include:

• Friendly Visitor
• Peer Supporter
• Program Assistant
• Event Organizer
• Supportive Counsellor

Key Volunteer Responsibilities

• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team as well as independently in an environment that values diversity
• Assist clients with the development of social skills and with activities such as: daily living (shopping, cooking, laundry, cleaning), vocational activities, finding housing, social recreation, use of computer, etc., according to the client’s needs
• Adhere to policies and procedures and ensure confidentiality at all times
• Ability to take direction and feedback as required
• Ability to demonstrate a non-homophobic and anti-racism approach

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Experience in community mental health, professional or personal knowledge of the mental health system, or a willingness to learn
• Educational background, work experience or prior volunteer experience in mental health, social services or a related field
• Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills
• 20 years of age or older
• Enjoy working with others, able and willing to teach any of the following independent living skills: budgeting, shopping, resume writing, use of public transportation, cooking etc.
• Lived experience / contact with mental health system is a requirement for Peer Supporter
• Appropriate certification and licensing to practice in Ontario is a requirement for Support Counsellors