COPE Mental Health Program
(Community Care Durham)
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Contact | Marcy Marchuk, Volunteer Coordinator, Community Care Durham; Phone: 905-668-6318 ext 269; Email: mmarchuk@communitycaredurham.on.ca | |||
Duties | Become a facilitator in recreation and support groups for those with emotional or mental health concerns * groups take place virtually during the week * telephone support also provided * extensive training required | |||
More Info Link | www.communitycaredurham.on.ca | |||
Benefits | With the support of volunteers, COPE clients are able to learn, develop, and maintain skills while improving ways to cope and manage | |||
Clients | Adults 16+ with emotional or mental health issues * groups for caregivers and family members | |||
Ages | 18 year(s) and up | |||
Suitable for OSSD | No | |||
Suitable For | Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Post-secondary students ; Persons with a mental disability ; Men ; Women ; Newcomers / English as a second language | |||
Areas of Interest | Life Skills Support ; Mental Health / Addictions ; Program Coordination / Support ; Social Interaction | |||
Skills/Experience | Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Counseling & Support ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Leadership ; Listening Skills ; Mentoring & Training ; Patience ; Team Work | |||
Commitment Length | Long Term ; One year commitment | |||
Interaction Level | One-on-one ; Small Group | |||
Seasons | Year Round | |||
Location | Throughout Durham Region | |||
Number of Positions | Brock ; Durham Region ; Scugog ; Uxbridge (Township of) 16 individual(s) needed in total. | |||
Training | Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training is required ; Winter Training session begins virtually in January for 12 weeks | |||
Transportation | Near public transit | |||
Police Check | Required | |||
Additional Requirements | Application form with references * Vulnerable Sector police check - if completed within a 6 month period, no need to re-apply Volunteers are required to be fully vaccinated in adherence to COVID-19 protocols and the new Vaccination Policy. | |||
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Organization Name | Community Care Durham |