Family Support Group Co-Facilitator Volunteer, Farsi

at  Canadian Mental Health Association York

COMMITMENTS:

• Completion of Group Facilitation training
• Completion of general orientation and on-the-job training
• Complete a Vulnerable Sector Screening Check
• Availability for day and/or evenings and occasional on-call
• Minimum of a one-year commitment
• 2-3 hours per monthly
• Notify program coordinator, in advance if you are not able to be present for a group.
• Submit volunteer hours on a monthly basis
• Adheres to CMHA’s written volunteer policies and procedures

As a co-facilitator for a Family Support Group, in Farsi, you will introduce discussion topics and help moderate conversation. You will be responsible for maintaining all CMHA YSS policies and procedures relating to confidentiality, privacy and health and safety.
This role requires you to have personal experience with a family member who has experienced a mental health challenge.
In addition to the monthly meetings, on the second Tuesday of each month from 7:00-9:00 pm (*date subject to change), this role requires you to attend a quarterly volunteer meeting as well as training and orientation before you begin volunteering. You will need to complete a Vulnerable Sector Screening for this role.