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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 |
We have a family seeking 2 supportive male role-model volunteers with a strong interest in working with children or youth. The volunteers should have an interest in being active and playing games. 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 (children and youth) and supporting a child one-to-one. |
| Minimum Duration | 7 - 12 months |
| Timing | Weekday - Evening |
| 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 |
| Transportation | Car required |
| Area(s) of Interest | Caring Support, Children, 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 | Brittany Bogaert |
| Phone | 1-844-264-2993 Ext. 4071 |
| Address | 737 Woolwich Street Guelph, N1H 3Z2 |