Canadian Mental Health Association - Vernon

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Activities involved
Community Outreach
Requirements:
  • Police Check
  • References
Also required for this position: All applicants must reside in British Columbia and have experience in the healthcare or social services sector.
  • Work remotely
  • Flexible in schedule

Care to Speak Peer Support Volunteer(s)

Ongoing 
Care to Speak is a peer-based phone, text, and webchat service providing free and confidential support to healthcare and social support workers in BC. 

Care to Speak is searching for individuals who have current or previous experience working in either the healthcare or social services field and would be interested in volunteering their time to provide peer support to our service users.  

Interested applicants should be empathetic, non-judgmental, open-minded, open to feedback, have access to – and are comfortable operating – a computer, respect the confidentiality of others, and can commit to volunteering 4 hours per week for a 1-year term.   

Interested parties must complete online training prior to starting their role. The Program Coordinator and Quality Assurance Coordinator will provide ongoing support to all volunteers. 

Applicants must be residing in BC and over the age of 19. Applicants must provide two references and complete a criminal record check.    

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, we would love to hear from you! Please apply only through our Care to Speak website;  https://cmhavernon.ca/volunteer-with-us/ 

 One of our Care to Speak coordinators will be in touch with all eligible applicants.
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Additional Details & Skills Required
Hours of training are dependent on the amount of practice each Peer Volunteer needs.
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
- In this self gratifying position, Peer Volunteers will experience supporting the Care to Speak callers through the ADEPTS theory learned through our free training program prior to starting their role.
- Practicum students in healthcare or social services courses are also welcome 
   to apply.
- Volunteer remotely in the comfort of your own home 
- Required 4 hours per week for a one year term
- Flexible and several shifts to choose from (9am-1pm; 1pm-4pm; 4pm-9pm) 
  Mon through Fri.
Activities involved
Community Outreach
Requirements:
  • Police Check
  • References
Also required for this position: All applicants must reside in British Columbia and have experience in the healthcare or social services sector.
  • Remote or online
  • Flexible in schedule