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| Position # | 3902 |
| Organization | Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo-Wellington |
| Position | One-to-One Support Volunteer - Children's Services |
| Location | Guelph |
| Impact Statement | Volunteers provide an essential service to Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) clients by providing one-to-one support. One-to-One Support Volunteers will provide goal-oriented, community-based support to individuals who may have mental health issues and/or developmental challenges. |
| Description |
This family is seeking a youth (ages 18-26) volunteer with a strong interest in video gaming, to be a peer that can engage with the youth client socially and be a baseline example of work/play balance. The match works together (with the support of the staff supervisor and client family) to create a relationship that expresses care, challenges growth, provides support, and expands possibilities. Together, they decide what to do based on common interests. Goals could include participation in recreational activities & social outings or developing life skills. Volunteers will participate in the community or the individual's home. Volunteers are matched based on their geographic location and mutual interests. |
| Required Information | Police Check: Required References Required |
| Training Details | Agency orientation and online training modules provided. |
| Working Conditions |
Environment: • Must be able to have transportation to get to the client’s home located in Guelph. Level of Risk: Medium • The Volunteer will be working with vulnerable populations (youth) and supporting youth one-to-one. |
| Minimum Duration | 7 - 12 months |
| Timing | Anytime |
| Time Detail | Volunteers will meet with their match at least once per week for 1-2 hours for at least 6 months, unless otherwise determined by the family and staff supervisor. Schedule is flexible based on the needs of the person supported and the volunteer. |
| Age | 18+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual, Youth |
| Transportation | Car required |
| Area(s) of Interest | Caring Support, Technology, Teaching/Tutoring/Mentoring, Youth, Mental Health |
| Skill(s) | Communicate in Plain Language, Time Management, Accountability, Empathy, Respect, Playing |
| How to Apply | |
| Website | http://cmhaww.ca |
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| Contact | Jessica Schumacher |
| Phone | 1-844-264-2993 Ext. 2524 |
| Address | 80 Waterloo Avenue Guelph, N1H 0A1 |