Thank you for your interest in volunteering!

We are always searching for skilled and enthusiastic volunteers! Individuals who get involved with CMHA play a crucial role in our organization and in enhancing the well-being of our community.

Your support helps us improve the lives of people living with mental health and/or addiction challenges and we truly appreciate the dedication and initiative of those who unselfishly contribute their time and energy.

We welcome people to express an interest in volunteering with us at any time, however we only actively recruit when there is an opening. Please continue to visit this page regularly, to find out when our next recruitment opportunities will become available.

*Students who successfully apply and are accepted as volunteers will get credit for volunteer hours.

Online Volunteer Application Form

Printable Volunteer Application Form

Types of Volunteer Roles

	Assistant in facilitating educational sessions with our Mental Health Promoters Assist with a mental health course using CBT principles to help participants manage everyday challenges. Volunteers help with setup, discussions, activities, and refreshments.
	Lived Experience Testimonial Speaker Share your personal story of living with mental illness, including stories of resilience and hope, to help reduce stigma and educate students. Volunteers are trained and supported to deliver their testimonies.
	Fundraising Event Volunteer Help plan and execute fundraising events like sporting tournaments and charity dinners. Volunteers assist with setup, decorations, technical setups, and engage attendees. Involvement includes pre-event planning and event day activities.
	Leadership Our board members, committee chairs, and committee members are volunteers and are some of our most devoted volunteers who offer us their personal and professional experience to help us grow and improve. The schedule of various boards and committees varies but typically requires a monthly commitment to attend in person/virtual meetings
	Mood Walks Co-Facilitator Support a walking program promoting physical and mental health through nature. Volunteers assist with attendance, materials, warm-up exercises, and engage with participants.
	Client-Family Advisor If you or a family member has received care from CMHA Champlain East please also be sure to check out the Client Family Advisor page. Volunteers are needed for daytime, evenings, weekends and may volunteer at a CMHA office, virtually, or out in the community.
	Resource Centre Support Volunteer Support adults with severe mental illness or social isolation through social, recreational, and educational activities at our client resource center. Volunteers should be reliable, team-oriented, and have good communication skills.
	Community Event Support Volunteer Assist with a variety of community events, including health fairs, awareness campaigns, and public outreach activities. Volunteers help with setup, coordination, and engaging attendees to ensure smooth and successful events. This role requires flexibility and a commitment to promoting mental health awareness in the community.

 

Do you have ideas about how to make sure every client and family member gets the very best care possible at CMHA? Our Client Family and Caregiver Advisors are partners that work to improve the quality, safety, and relevance of care we provide.

Advisors join our Client Family and Caregiver Advisory Committee to engage with staff members on a variety of topics and projects such as new policies, procedures, programs etc. Advisors are also provided opportunities to give additional insights through surveys or other types of feedback requests, taking part in special committees such as co-designing new websites, interviews for senior staff roles, or by sharing their stories and experiences within their level of comfort.

Client Family and Caregiver Advisor Requirements & Competencies

• Must have had a care experience with CMHA Champlain East within the past three years, either as a client or a family member (as determined by the client).
• Commit to attend policy and practice group meetings, 4-6 meetings per year on average or as needed
• Be comfortable speaking in a group and interacting with others.

Clients and family members with a care experience with CMHA Champlain East are encouraged to apply.

Process to Become a Client Family or Caregiver Advisor

• Submit an online application
• Take part in an interview with the Manager of Volunteers and Students
• Sit in on a Policy and Practice Group meeting as an observer
• Complete any, and all required training and paperwork

If you do not meet the requirements to be a client or family advisor but are still interested in volunteering and supporting CMHA Champlain East, please review our volunteer application form.