COPE Mental Health Program

(Community Care Durham)

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Position ID: V-OSH0109
Last Modified: 24 Sep 2021
Last Full Update: 24 Sep 2021

Opportunity Details: COPE Mental Health Program

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 Highschool Credit Hours 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.

Agency Details: Community Care Durham

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