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Activities involved
Cooking Peer Support Reception
Skills required
Patient Care Secretary
Requirements:
  • Interview
  • Police Check
  • References
  • Resume
  • Vulnerable Sector Search
Also required for this position: • 19 years of age or older • Can provide 2 recent references (I have known for the last 6 months) that aren’t family members, service providers or friends • Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently • Willing to volunteer for a minimum of 6 months • If invited to attend a volunteer interview, I will bring two pieces of identification (one must be government issued ID).
  • Accessible by public transit
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VCH Maximally Assisted Therapy (MAT) - Breakfast Club Program Volunteer

Downtown Community Health Centre, 569 Powell Street, Vancouver, BC, V6A 1G9 [map]
3 hours / weekly
6 months minimum 
Program Overview:
•	The MAT Program at Downtown Community Health Centre (DCHC) supports clients with compromised immune systems, including those living with HIV, by helping them adhere to medication and addressing medical and psychosocial needs.
•	Clients may face complex life challenges, including mental health and addiction issues, requiring volunteers to be patient and understanding.
•	The Breakfast Club offers a safe, welcoming space for clients to socialize with staff, volunteers, and peers.

Volunteer Duties:
•	Set up and clean the kitchen area for breakfast service.
•	Welcome and interact with clients.
•	Serve food and beverages.
•	Perform general cleaning tasks.
•	Engage socially with clients during their visit.

Requirements:
•	Comfortable working with clients with HIV, mental health, and addiction challenges.
•	Strong communication and listening skills.
•	Patient, respectful, and reliable.
•	Food Safe certification is an asset but not required.
•	Weekly commitment for six months.
More Details
Additional Details & Skills Required
Training Provided:
•	BCCDC Naloxone – Online Certificate
•	Violence Prevention
•	Harm Reduction Certificate
•	Indigenous Cultural Safety – An Introduction
•	Resisting Stigma on Substance Use and the DTES
•	Trans Rights Toolkit Certificate
•	Site and task-specific orientation
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
•	Gain valuable experience working directly with patients in a mental health setting.
•	Strengthen your verbal and non-verbal communication skills within a healthcare environment.
•	Acquire hands-on experience in harm reduction practices and mental health care.
•	Enhance your interpersonal and professional communication abilities.
•	Make a meaningful contribution to a supportive and inclusive community initiative.
Activities involved
Cooking Peer Support Reception
Skills required
Patient Care Secretary
Requirements:
  • Interview
  • Police Check
  • References
  • Resume
  • Vulnerable Sector Search
Also required for this position: • 19 years of age or older • Can provide 2 recent references (I have known for the last 6 months) that aren’t family members, service providers or friends • Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently • Willing to volunteer for a minimum of 6 months • If invited to attend a volunteer interview, I will bring two pieces of identification (one must be government issued ID).
  • Accessible by public transit