| About the Position | |
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| Position # | 4939 |
| Organization | Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo-Wellington |
| Position | One to One Support - Children's Services |
| Location | Guelph, ON, Canada |
| Impact Statement |
We work to build a community in which everyone has what they need to live meaningful lives. We build human connections that make it possible for people to achieve their greatest potential. We inspire and support people in achieving the quality of life that they desire. We are there when you need someone. We are CMHA WW. We are more. |
| Description |
We have a family seeking supportive role-model volunteers who identifies as part of the LGBTQIA2S+ community 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 | 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 youth one-to-one. |
| Minimum Duration | 7 - 12 months |
| Timing | Weekday - Evening |
| Time Detail | 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, Youth, Life Skills and Accessibility, Mental Health |
| Skill(s) | Communicate in Plain Language, Time Management, Accountability, Empathy, Respect |
| How to Apply | |
| Website | http://cmhaww.ca |
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| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | Brittany Bogaert |
| Phone | 15198218089 Ext. 4071 |
| Address | 737 Woolwich St Guelph, N1H 3Z2 |