Client and Family Advisory Committee Volunteer

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

Joining the Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin Branch as a volunteer means youll be part of something meaningful. For starters were 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 were committed to increasing awareness and addressing the stigma surrounding mental health. Thats why weve made it a priority to create a diverse organization that represents the communities we serve and the people we help.

We are seeking volunteers to join the Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin Client and Family Advisory Committee! We are currently looking for volunteers from Dufferin County.

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 :

What You Need to Join our Team :

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 communitiesplease 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 everything we do we work together to make the world a better place one person at a time.

CMHA Peel Dufferin strives to be an equitable employer. We are committed to supporting inclusive recruitment and selection processes work environments and a qualified workforce reflective of the diverse populations we serve. 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 groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized including but not limited to First Nations Inuit Métis and Urban Indigenous (FNIMUI) populations ethno-racial communities people with disabilities

Accessibility Statement

When contacted by CMHA Peel Dufferin for a career opportunity please advise the People and Culture Department of any accommodation needs that may make your experience through the recruitment process more comfortable. We are committed to working with you to meet these needs by providing reasonable accommodations ensuring you have access to a fair and equitable process. We are continuously working to improve our accessibility practices and welcome any feedback or suggestions on how we can better accommodate candidates with accessibility needs. Should you have feedback please email us at

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Recruitment

To streamline our recruitment process we utilize an applicant tracking system (ATS) to manage and organize applications. While the ATS aids in efficiency the essential review and evaluation of candidates is carried out by members of our People and Culture team. This approach ensures a personalized assessment that allows us to gain a comprehensive view of a candidates experience skills and potential. AI is not used to make any decisions in our recruitment process.

Next Steps

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. We retain all applications submitted for one (1) year after the closing date of the posting for consideration in future career opportunities.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Fundraising,Communication skills,Physical Examinations,Hospice Care,Workers' Compensation Law,Computer Literacy,Grant Writing,Music Therapy,Memory Care,Public Speaking,Volunteer Management,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Volunteer

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1