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Published 4 months ago

Care to Speak Peer Support Volunteer

Remote, Volunteer must be in Canada
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  • Details

    Start Date:
    June 15, 2026
    Available Times:
    Weekdays daytime, evenings
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Minimum 4 hours per week for 1 yr. Flexible hours; 9am-1pm, 1pm-5pm, 5pm-9pm
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Family, Health & Medicine, Mental Health, Substance Use & Addiction, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation

    Description

    Care to Speak Peer Support is Looking for Volunteers

    Care to Speak is a peer-based phone, text, and webchat service providing free and confidential support to healthcare and social support workers in BC.

    Care to Speak is searching for individuals who have current or previous experience working in either the healthcare or social services field and would be interested in volunteering their time to provide peer support to our service users.

    Interested applicants should be empathetic, non-judgmental, open-minded, open to feedback, have access to – and are comfortable operating – a computer, respect the confidentiality of others, and can commit to volunteering 4 hours per week for a 1-year term.

    Interested parties must complete online training prior to starting their role. The Program Coordinator and Quality Assurance Coordinator will provide ongoing support to all volunteers.

    Applicants must be residing in BC and over the age of 19. Applicants must provide two references and complete a criminal record check.

    If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, we would love to hear from you! Please apply on our Care to Speak website; https://cmhavernon.ca/volunteer-with-us/

    This position is full remote.

    One of our Care to Speak coordinators will be in touch with all eligible applicants.

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in Canada
    Associated Location

    CMHA Vernon

    3402 27th Ave #201, Vernon, BC V1T 1S2, Canada

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    • Please fill out our pre-screening questionnaire on our Care to Speak Website.
    • Applicants must be over the age of 19
    • Applicants must have health care or social services experience
    • Practicum students are welcome to apply
    • All Peer Volunteers must complete full training (free) prior to starting their role.
    • Two references and a criminal record check are required
    • This position is fully remote. Applicants must have a computer with stable internet.
    • Applicants must have a confidential, quiet area in their home.
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