Volunteer
Opportunities
Mission of Volunteer
Resources
To provide volunteer services that enhance and enrich the quality
of life for clients receiving care through the Centre for Addiction and
Mental Health.
If
you answer yes to any of the following questions, then you too
may become a part of our Volunteer Team:
Do you have a personal interest in mental health or addiction, or just
want to learn more?
Do you want to contribute to your community, or return the favour for
help received in the past?
Do you hope to broaden your experience through volunteering, or perhaps
decide upon a future career?
Opportunities
exist for day, evening and weekend volunteer work in areas of research,
or clinical care. Volunteers can work at any of the Centre's sites: the
Queen Street Site, the Donwood Site, the Addiction Research Foundation,
or the Clarke Site.
Frequently
Asked Questions
How do I become a volunteer at the Centre?
Complete
an application form for one the Centre's four sites. Attend an interview
scheduled by the site's Volunteer Coordinator. Participate in a general
orientation session and any other training required for your volunteer
position.
What are the requirements for being a volunteer at the Centre?
-- You must be over 19 years of age.
-- There is a minimum commitment of 6 months to 1 year.
-- A tuberculosis test required for volunteers working directly with
patients.
-- Volunteers must maintain confidentiality and sign a Pledge of Confidentiality
form.
Each
of the Centre's four sites have specific requirements. Please refer to
the site-specific information provided below.
Where is the Centre located?
There are 4 main sites in the Toronto area, each with different volunteer
opportunities.
The Queen Street Site
(Queen St. West at Ossington)
The Support Line (NEW!)
(based at Queen Street)
The Donwood Site
(Brentcliffe Rd. northeast of Bayview Ave. & Eglinton Ave.)
The ARF site
(College St. and Spadina Ave.)
The Clarke site
(College St. and Spadina Ave.)
When and how long do I volunteer?
Times are specific to each site/program.
What are the benefits of volunteering at the Centre?
-- Gain valuable clinical, research or administrative experience.
-- Once a volunteer has fulfilled their commitment, a letter of reference
may be provided.
-- After 80 hours of volunteer work, volunteers are entitled to attend
free courses through the Centre's Continuing Education Department.
Download a Volunteer
Application Form!
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