Volunteer

BECOME A VOLUNTEER
Since 1918, The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has been dedicated to promoting the mental health of all and supporting the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness. One of oldest voluntary organizations in Canada, CMHA continues to provide direct service to more than 100,000 Canadians. The only organization that deals with all aspect’s mental health and mental illness, CMHA staff and volunteers (over 10,000) focus on accomplishing this mission in over 120 communities through advocacy, education, research and service. The Canadian Mental Health Association – Central Region has been providing direct service to community members in southern Manitoba for nearly 25 years and maintains a strong grassroots connection to the community it serves. By leveraging its adaptability and responding to key gaps in existing services, CMHA Central has experienced considerable growth and has become known for innovation and forward-thinking leadership.

CMHA Central Region is looking for a number of volunteers to help out with different programs within our organization.

Programs such as:

Drop in Center

Greeting participants at the door
Helping them fill out sign sheet
Sanitizing seating area
Cleaning up garbage

CMHA Office

Greeting people at the door
Directing them to the waiting area
Notifying service provider of their arrival

If you would be interested in volunteering for our organization, please fill out the application online or email your application to: info@cmhacentral.ca . A Criminal Record Check and Adult Abuse Registry is required to volunteer at CMHA.
Thank you!

Volunteer Application Form

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References
As part of the volunteer screening process, applicants are required to have two references that they have known for a minimum of 12 months in order to help CMHA Central Region determine volunteer suitability. We ask that at least one be a professional reference (employer, social worker, rehabilitation worker, etc.) while the other may be a character reference (friend or family).
Name * Required
First Last
First Reference
Address * Required
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

First Reference
Phone * Required
First Reference
Relationship * Required

First Reference
Name * Required
First Last
Second Reference
Address * Required
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Second Reference
Email

Second Reference
Relationship * Required

Second Reference
I give CMHA Central Region permission to obtain or release information relevant to my volunteer work for the purpose of a reference: * Required
- Yes
- No

Record of Offenses
Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense for which a pardon has not been granted? * Required
- Yes
- No
For some positions a Criminal Record Check will be required. Some positions will also require a Child Abuse Registry Check. Volunteers will be reimbursed for the cost of these checks. Having a criminal record will not automatically disqualify you from volunteering but may require a more extensive background check. I consent to having CMHA Central Region conduct a background check of my references and my criminal record if necessary: * Required
- Yes
- No
Consent
1) All of the information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that the misrepresentation of any part of this application will be just and sufficient cause for termination of my volunteer placement. I also understand that it is my responsibility to update any address, emergency or other changes to the information on this form.
2) I understand that all of my information, personal or otherwise, collected by CMHA Central Region during the term of my volunteer placement may be viewed by supervising managers within the organization in considering me for a volunteer position. 3) I understand that I am not an employee of CMHA Central Region and that any duties I perform are as a volunteer. I agree to abide by the procedures set by CMHA Central Region for my assigned volunteer duties. 4) I understand that my volunteer position may be terminated at any time by either party (CMHA Central Region or myself). 5) I hereby release CMHA Central Region, its staff, Board, donors, sponsors and volunteers from all claims in respect to death, injury, loss or damage to my person or property arising from my participation in programs, workshops, events and activities sponsored by CMHA Central Region or participation in activities for CMHA Central Region as an active participant or spectator. 6) I consent to have a picture/videotape/interview of me for the purpose of obtaining material which may be used in a brochure, Internet web page, news story, feature or broadcast for promotional material for CMHA Central Region. Material may be used again in the future for CMHA Central Region promotional purposes:
Consent
I agree to the privacy policy.
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Step 1 of 4

Availability

Area(s) of Interest:

Skills, Training and Experience

References

Record of Offenses

Consent

Who We Are

What We Do

Contact Us