Volunteer Opportunities at Canadian Mental Health Association - Simcoe County Branch

(Canadian Mental Health Association. Simcoe County Branch, Volunteer Program)

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Position ID: V-MID0711
Last Modified: 20 Jan 2026
Last Full Update: 20 Jan 2026

Opportunity Details: Volunteer Opportunities at Canadian Mental Health Association - Simcoe County Branch

Contact Jenna Zardo, Team Lead - Urban Pantry and Volunteer Programs, Canadian Mental Health Association - Simcoe County Branch; Phone: 705-726-5033 ext 406; Email: jzardo@cmhastarttalking.ca
Duties

Volunteer duties vary depending on the role and will be discussed prior to an interview. Please call or email us first to inquire about which programs curently need volunteers, as some programs may be fully equipped with volunteers, and volunteer needs are constantly shifting.

Current opportunities:

  • One-on-one Client Support - volunteers needed for Orillia, Midland and Collingwood

  • Good Food Box – the second Wednesday of the month, unloading the produce truck, sorting and packing food boxes, volunteer delivery drivers, variety of shifts available – Barrie 

  • Cooking Classes with the Urban Pantry program – Barrie 

  • Assembling Harm Reduction Kits – once a month on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 9 am - 1 pm – Barrie 

  • Client and Family Advisory Committee members - open to clients or family member/caregiver in the past 3 years 
Benefits * Gain knowledge of mental health and addiction issues 
* Meet and network with knowledgeable people 
* Gain experience working as part of a team to reach a common goal
Clients Individuals with mental health and addiction issues
Ages 20 year(s) and up
Areas of Interest Mental Health / Addictions ; Office Administration ; Program Coordination / Support ; Reception Support ; Telephone Communication
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; General Computer Skills ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; Fundraising experience
Commitment Length Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Asking volunteers to commit to at least six months.
Interaction Level One-on-one ; Small Group ; Virtual Volunteering
Minimum Hours 2 / Month
Accessibility Fully Accessible ; Designated parking at entrance - Parking lot at most locations
Location Varies: Barrie, Orillia. Midland, Collingwood, Wasaga Beach
Number of Positions Barrie: 25 individual(s) ; Collingwood: 2 individual(s) ; Innisfil: 1 individual(s) ; Midland: 4 individual(s) ; Orillia: 3 individual(s) 
 
35 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training is required ; Scheduled training ; Training on the job ; Training on-going
Transportation Driver License required - Depends on placement ; Car required - Depends on the placement
Police Check Required
Additional Requirements Completion of compulsory online AODA and health & safety training and any other training deemed necessary, online or through workshops.

Agency Details: Canadian Mental Health Association. Simcoe County Branch, Volunteer Program

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Office Phone 705-726-5033
Toll Free Phone 1-800-461-4319
Website https://cmhastarttalking.ca
Address & Map
128 Anne St S
Barrie, ON
Canada L4N 6A2
Mailing Address 128 Anne St S 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4N 6A2