Client and Family Advisory Committee Volunteer

3 weeks ago

Brampton ON, Canada Canadian Mental Health Association, Peel Full time

Support your community. Advance your career. Fulfill your purpose.

Joining the Canadian Mental Health Association – Peel Dufferin Branch as a volunteer means you’ll be part of something meaningful. For starters, we’re honored to have received the Canadian Non-Profit Employer of Choice Award for our efforts to help people live better. Providing support and services to those who live with mental illness and addictions, we’re committed to increasing awareness and addressing the stigma surrounding mental health. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to create a diverse organization that represents the communities we serve – and the people we help.

We are currently seeking volunteers to join the Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin’ Client and Family Advisory Committee

Would You Like To:

  • Help enhance the well-being of people in our community?
  • Make a difference for people living with mental illness and addictions?
  • Promote optimism, equality, inclusiveness, and hope?

CFAC Volunteers provide valuable insights and feedback from the perspective of clients and families to enhance the quality of care and services in the mental health and addictions sector.

Time Commitment: A minimum of two (2) hours per month. Additional time may be required when working on improvement initiatives and participating in other related meetings. A two-year term of membership is requested.

Salary: This is an unpaid volunteer position.

Location: Volunteer Committee meetings will be held in our 314 - 7700 Hurontario Street, Brampton office or virtually.

What You Will Do:

  • Attend monthly committee meetings.
  • Review and provide input on policies, programs, and services that affect clients and families.
  • Serve as a liaison between the client/family community and the organization's leadership and governing Board.
  • Participate in focus groups or subcommittees on specific topics as needed.
  • Use your lived experience to improve the health services offered in your community.
  • Collaborate with committee members and other health care organizations to develop recommendations and co design opportunities for improvements.
  • Respect confidentiality and privacy of personal health information discussed during meetings.

What You Need to Join our Team:

  • Experience with mental health and addiction services; as a service recipient, a family member or care provider of someone who has used mental health and addiction services.
  • Living in Peel Region, Dufferin County, North Etobicoke, or West Woodbridge
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a group setting.
  • Commitment to the organization's mission and values.
  • Willingness to share personal experiences within a confidential space
  • Openness to operate from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and intersectional framework
  • A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check) report from the region in which you reside.

Please note: training and orientation will be provided; a CFAC representative will be available for questions and support.

How to Apply

If you would like to be part of our team and help achieve our vision of all people with mental health and addictions needs thriving in supportive communities, please submit a resume with a cover letter explaining your interest in joining the CFAC as a volunteer. 

Deadline to Apply: Open until Filled

At the Canadian Mental Health Association – Peel Dufferin Branch, we provide a wide array of community services, resources, and care for people with mental illness. In everything we do, we work together to make the world a better place – one person at a time.

CMHA Peel Dufferin champions equitable recruitment processes.

We are committed to establishing committees that are reflective of the diverse populations we serve and the diverse workforce we support.

We acknowledge that removing existing barriers and preventing new barriers is required to foster dignity and independence for people of all ages, genders, cultures, and abilities. We encourage applications from members of historically marginalized groups including but not limited to, Indigenous and First Nations people, Metis and Inuit, members of Black and racialized communities, people with disabilities, **2SLGBTQ+ communities, women, gender diverse people, those who are economically disadvantaged, and other equity-deserving groups.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, CMHA Peel Dufferin will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process to those who require. When contacted for a career, placement, or volunteer opportunity, please advise the People and Culture Department or delegate rep of your accommodation request.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

**2SLGBTQ+ stands for, Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, and a range of identities which reflect gender and sexual diversity.

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