Mental Health Education Resource Centre (MHERC) Support
| Organization Details | |
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| Organization Name: | Peer Connections Manitoba |
| Address: | 100-4 Fort Street Winnipeg MB R3C 1C4 |
| Website: | https://www.peerconnectionsmb.ca/ |
| Organizational Description: | As a peer support mental health organization, Peer Connections Manitoba is dedicated to the improvement of quality of life for those living with mental health challenges through education & peer support. We offer a number of services in Winnipeg and around the province. Many of our programs are run by people with lived experience or family members who can relate on a personal level to the experiences. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Volunteer Opportunity ID: | 4236 |
| Description of Duties: | 1. Greeting individuals as they enter library space 2. Performing basic office tasks; data entry, answering phone & emails 3. Registering individuals for memberships (in-person, through email and over phone) 4. Support workshops (Zoom & in-person) 5. Adding NEW books and organizing current selection 6. Resource referrals for mental health services 7. Creating content for social media accounts 8. Other duties assigned by the MHERC Manager (Sarah) |
| Skills Required: | 1. Must be very comfortable using computer, Zoom and able to trouble shoot independently 2. Ability to work in a collaborative environment 3. Passionate about mental health and have personal experience (yourself or supporting someone else) 4. Ability to take direction/feedback and work independently 5. Pays attention to detail and can multitask 6. Commitment to weekly shift (Commitment of 1 year) 7. PHIA Training is required (and will be provided) 8. Criminal Record Check & Abuse Registry Checks within the last 6 months **Resume is required to move onto next step in application process** |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | Skills gained include: Increased knowledge of MB mental health resources, ability to collaborate with neighboring organizations, increased knowledge of Canva/Zoom & Destiny (Library managing program), customer/client service, co-facilitation and more! Related careers include: Receptionist, Librarian, Office Administrator, Administrative Assistant & Content Creator. |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54 |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime Shifts are 3 hours long and include the following: 9:30am - 12:30pm & 12:30pm - 3:30pm Currently filling both above shifts (4 positions available) for Mondays and Fridays. **Looking for a minimum commitment of 1 year** |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? No |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? No |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | Fulfilling volunteer hours for school credit Uses a mobility device French speaking / Bilingual (French and English) |
| Organization will provide: | Supervision Training/Orientation |
| How to Apply: |
Email: facilitator@mherc.mb.ca |
| Closing Date: | Aug 30, 2024 |
